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Recent Examples of self-recognition Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter. —
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026 Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter. —Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026 In this sense, the NSS does not mark a departure in American statecraft so much as a moment of self-recognition. —Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026 That hint of self-recognition winds up being heartbreaking, giving the film’s drama a certain gravity that almost works against its more old-fashioned pleasures. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 Melding the human and nonhuman realms becomes an act of self-recognition for Gander, granting a deeper understanding of himself and the setting of his birth. —Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025 At the heart of every acting career lies a paradox: the ambition is for self-recognition; the art is of self-disappearance. —Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025 Whether or not dogs have awareness of themselves as an individual and any sort of mirror self-recognition is still up for debate. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025 This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026 Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter. —Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026 In this sense, the NSS does not mark a departure in American statecraft so much as a moment of self-recognition. —Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026 That hint of self-recognition winds up being heartbreaking, giving the film’s drama a certain gravity that almost works against its more old-fashioned pleasures. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 Melding the human and nonhuman realms becomes an act of self-recognition for Gander, granting a deeper understanding of himself and the setting of his birth. —Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025 At the heart of every acting career lies a paradox: the ambition is for self-recognition; the art is of self-disappearance. —Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025 Whether or not dogs have awareness of themselves as an individual and any sort of mirror self-recognition is still up for debate. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025 This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
- self-awareness
- self-consciousness
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
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Virgos are known to process things internally, constantly observing and analyzing behavior and patterns, and Zendaya channels this almost effortlessly into a character who narrates her experiences with a brutally honest level of self-awareness while navigating addiction, grief and depression.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, Carl Sandburg, David Herbert Donald, and Doris Kearns Goodwin have depicted a Lincoln marked by humble, self-deprecating self-awareness.— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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That initial wave of self-consciousness?— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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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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The Opera Gallery says the gouache reflects a moment of introspection and concentrated studio work for the artist.— Jake McGowan, CNN Money, 11 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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No one knows everything when getting into a relationship, but self-reflection and awareness have been beneficial.— Christina Frazier, Health, 1 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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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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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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“Self-recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/self-recognition. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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