self-knowledge

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Recent Examples of self-knowledge At the same time, White also shows that his view of the world, colored by his sexuality, is a kind of superpower that reveals self-knowledge hidden from most people. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025 Not only is our ability to know ourselves limited, but scientists can probably only know so much about the nature of self-knowledge. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025 Singer Billy Kaunda is particularly drawn to existentialist themes such as the value of self-knowledge and conscious choices in how to live. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 June 2025 The Foundling’s own archives at the New York Historical hold evidence of how the organization’s practices, which cut children off from basic forms of self-knowledge and from the possibility of ever reconnecting with their birth families, caused lifelong suffering for some baby train riders. Time, 28 May 2025 Her newest book is for those who feel like something is missing in life, are desperate for change, and want to get unstuck to experience joy, vulnerability, and self-knowledge. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025 This also squares with evolutions within the practice that have turned more toward self-knowledge. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025 This approach requires deep self-knowledge and institutional research. Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 This framing posits the algorithm as a form of alterity, an otherness that aids in self-knowledge. Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-knowledge
Noun
  • Per Britannica, Jung's psychoanalytic method focuses on integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche to achieve personal growth and self-realization.
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 July 2025
  • Even when characters get a moment of self-realization, Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah’s book, including sizeable chunks of the screenplay, replaces drama with platitudes or dialogue gags.
    David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has released the deluxe edition of his sophomore album, Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up), featuring 11 new tracks that chronicle themes of grief, healing, young love and self-discovery.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 July 2025
  • The road to self-discovery is bumpy, but worth it Smurfs does a great job of showing the confidence that comes when someone is comfortable in their own skin and with their unique gifts.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The survey also polled 992 parents of 16-to-24-year-olds, 16% of whom encouraged social media as a tool for career and self-exploration.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2025
  • Middle schoolers can participate in self-exploration and career awareness activities to help inform their Education and Career Action Plans which are required for graduation.
    Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Turner-Seed’s own writing lays bare a struggle for self-fulfillment, to reconcile the traditional values pushed by her Jewish immigrant parents with a restless need to discover and make her own way.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
  • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: Maslow's model highlights the importance of psychological and self-fulfillment needs.
    Raquel Gomes, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • We’re introduced to a contented and excited Clémence who seems in the wake of major self-revelation.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2025
  • This is your invitation to realize how your self-disclosure leads to self-revelation.
    Colin Bedell, Them., 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Perez will have been disappointed not to make the final, of course, and Madrid’s self-image will have taken a hit by the PSG humbling.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • There also tends to be an identity and confidence shift as patients feel more confident in social situations, relationships, and self-image and re-engagement in activities previously avoided due to weight or energy.
    Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Now her work focuses on how clothing shapes emotional well-being, self-concept, and resilience.
    Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • The first-of-its-kind study surveyed 15,000 adults from around the world to establish an industry-first connection between our outward appearance, inner self-concept, and overall well-being.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Or consider Dove's Real Beauty Sketches campaign, which felt more like a short documentary exploring women's self-perceptions than an ad.
    Andrew Faridani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • But work can produce ambivalence — especially when there’s a mismatch between self-perception and how others perceive one’s role.
    IESE Business School, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Self-knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-knowledge. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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