as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
the author seems to use poetry as a medium for her restless self-searching
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Recent Examples of self-searching
But such athletic excess is part of what makes this album admirable, as is a sense of spiritual and intellectual hunger that’ll be quickly recognizable to anyone familiar with the Ziggy Stardust/Zen Arcade/Tommy school of self-searching rock epic.
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Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
One of many things the culture lost with Lennon’s death was his rare example as a burgeoning and often self-searching male feminist, serving as a role model for men looking to take account of their behavior.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
One of many things the culture lost with Lennon’s death was his rare example as a burgeoning and often self-searching male feminist, serving as a role model for men looking to take account of their behavior.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-searching
- soul-searching
- introspection
- self-examination
- self-reflection
- self-observation
- self-scrutiny
- contemplation
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The meetups come as Democrats grapple with how the democratic socialist fits into the party that’s been soul-searching after 2024 losses.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 July 2025
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The transition of the Macy’s property comes during an era of broader soul-searching for Sacramento’s downtown.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This reduction in sensory input can promote deep introspection and emotional clarity.—
Victoria Malloy,
Outside Online,
21 July 2025
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Blight argues persuasively that Douglass’s eloquence transformed the speech into an enduring historical marker — a profound moment of national self-examination that reverberates across generations.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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For me, Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, is about periodic self-examination, reflection, and a deep look at life with intention and commitment to live forward with greater meaning.—
Walt Shelton,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Taking time for self-reflection can help individuals envision a future life beyond their primary working years, transforming retirement from a distant, abstract destination into a familiar stop on life’s journey.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Following the loss, Sabalenka tried to focus her remarks on self-reflection and moving forward.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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There are three invitations leaders can offer their direct reports: Play with the technology as a tool for self-observation.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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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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Few other nations are as prone to self-scrutiny and self-criticism, or as engaged in impassioned discourse on the nature of liberty and democracy without fear of governmental repression.—
Kenneth Lasson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.—
Katie Camero,
USA TODAY,
29 Feb. 2024
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In its own way, the film is also a contemplation of recollections, memory and post-Yugoslav reality.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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These works demand contemplation, offering not just spectacle but urgent commentary.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Self-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-searching. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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