as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Recent Examples of self-reflection
This weekend marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month for believers of Islam, and one that’s made up of fasting, prayer and self-reflection.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Creating collages is almost a compulsion, a way for Jarmusch to escape from the world and nestle into self-reflection.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
When conflict becomes about proving a point rather than understanding each other, self-reflection is lost and the relationship suffers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The best coaches understand that growth stems from emotional awareness, self-reflection and honest conversations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Creating collages is almost a compulsion, a way for Jarmusch to escape from the world and nestle into self-reflection.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
When conflict becomes about proving a point rather than understanding each other, self-reflection is lost and the relationship suffers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The best coaches understand that growth stems from emotional awareness, self-reflection and honest conversations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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Rediscover your personal brand through introspection to get clear on your values, purpose, superpowers and differentiation.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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On March 20, the sun will enter Aries and slip into your 12th house of closure, dreams and all things behind the scenes, marking a time for rest and introspection.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The scale of Trump's triumph has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The party has spent the early months of the year soul-searching the causes of a bitter election defeat and fighting internally over how best to counter President Trump and his fierce effort to dismantle the traditional workings of Washington.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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After a disappointing debut season with the New York Yankees and an inconsistent Year 2, Rodón undertook a thorough self-examination of his status as a starting pitcher.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2024
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These powerful works, rich with layered paint, found materials, sand and other organic elements, invite contemplation on themes of faith, ritual, immigration, and the environment.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For many people, these are places of peace, contemplation, and prayer.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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