as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship
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Recent Examples of introspection
Have a sit on one of their benches and enjoy a moment of introspection and thinking.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The integration of music into the narrative adds another layer to Ali’s journey, allowing moments of introspection to unfold in a way that dialogue alone cannot.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
At the same time, something beneath the surface may require more introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
At the heart of this introspection is the passage of Measure G in 2024.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The integration of music into the narrative adds another layer to Ali’s journey, allowing moments of introspection to unfold in a way that dialogue alone cannot.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
At the same time, something beneath the surface may require more introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
At the heart of this introspection is the passage of Measure G in 2024.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for introspection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- contemplation
- self-observation
- self-scrutiny
- self-questioning
Noun
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Barnes met Imam in a moment of soul-searching.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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But thankfully, Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) are spared any such soul-searching.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the two have made up after some self-reflection from Nagelsmann.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.—
Anisah Bagasra,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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The shift from institutional blame to self-examination is where the film found its real subject.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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True to its intent, this restaurant is indeed a calm yet joy-evoking space for quiet contemplation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Internal memos between the justices in 2016 published by The New York Times have created a firestorm around an institution that takes extraordinary measures to keep its contemplations confidential.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2026
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The purpose of this exercise is not to match your paradigm perfectly but to give you a thematic lens for self-observation.—
Liz Tran,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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That may be too much heightened self-scrutiny.—
Bryan Price,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a foundational study, it was found that companies professing a strong belief in meritocracy were more likely to reward men over equally performing women because the belief in objectivity ironically reduces self-scrutiny in decisions, giving managers subconscious permission to act on stereotypes.—
Heather Price,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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And yet, in the scene on the Hill of Love, Lapid offers no self-questioning, no sense of cinematic exertion or trouble, in the fictional framing of the real agonies of Gaza.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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But users can instruct it to be tentative, hesitant, self-questioning or even deliberately clumsy.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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