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Recent Examples of self-consciousness
So self-consciousness of adolescence made life on the set excruciating for me.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
That initial wave of self-consciousness?
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The style choices of the royal bride-to-be show a certain self-consciousness that elevates classic dressing with additional meaning.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The criterion of self-consciousness, meanwhile, is of no use for the practical task of distinguishing between human and nonhuman digital activity.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
To evade detection, or out of simple self-consciousness about his appearance, Frank loses himself in the dark of the movies.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t this self-consciousness about her.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Many people experience subtle embarrassment or self-consciousness about everyday consumption choices, from eating cheap Valentine’s chocolate to accepting free lunch from a school food program or having visible tattoos.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
That initial wave of self-consciousness?
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The style choices of the royal bride-to-be show a certain self-consciousness that elevates classic dressing with additional meaning.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The criterion of self-consciousness, meanwhile, is of no use for the practical task of distinguishing between human and nonhuman digital activity.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
To evade detection, or out of simple self-consciousness about his appearance, Frank loses himself in the dark of the movies.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t this self-consciousness about her.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Many people experience subtle embarrassment or self-consciousness about everyday consumption choices, from eating cheap Valentine’s chocolate to accepting free lunch from a school food program or having visible tattoos.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-consciousness
- self-awareness
- self-recognition
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-observation
- self-absorption
Noun
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Explore philosophies that give you better self-awareness.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Ultimately, by prioritizing patient involvement, encouraging clinician self-awareness, and maintaining openness in relationships, Malloy and EM Psych show a pathway where scale and connection can develop in parallel.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Research from Frontiers in Neurology and Neuroscience links susceptibility to contagious yawning with theory of mind, self-recognition and activation of brain regions associated with social cognition and empathy.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Bait, the new Prime Video miniseries Ahmed created, wrote, and stars in, is both an exercise in self-analysis and an interrogation of it, a breakneck romp through farce, satire, thriller, family drama, and romantic walk-and-talk that transforms itself in each of its six episodes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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But these flexes are buoyed by wistful introspection.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Every Male Actor Gets A Role WWII movies are a hard genre to stand out in, but Malick succeeds through introspection, inspired by the novel’s study of character amidst brutal chaos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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 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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Hard mode: in the endless cycle of desire, self-absorption, and suffering, seek ways to live with kindness and compassion.—
Charles Yu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The depth of her ambition was hard to reach, as was her self-absorption.—
Sara Wheeler,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Self-consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-consciousness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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