self-recognition

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Recent Examples of self-recognition While the specific returns for these players could be debated, and even though the thought of Marchand, Carlo and Coyle is difficult for any Bruins fan to swallow, the self-recognition by Boston will be appreciated in years to come. Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Researchers believed that would show some semblance of self-recognition. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024 Even for members of this elite group, self-recognition is no instant achievement. Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023 And this is not a matter of insincerity, as if shtick were masking a hidden core of authenticity; rather, performance emerges as the very essence of social life and of self-recognition. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2023 Such a response is regarded by scientists as proof of self-recognition; that the ants can see themselves. Philip Lymbery, Time, 27 July 2023 Although self-recognition is generally thought of as a visual ability, some animals, such as dogs, primarily rely on scent rather than sight. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
Noun
  • Men who enter conflict with curiosity, humility, self-awareness and a willingness to repair aren't weak.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • Such questions can also help children develop more self-awareness, child psychologist Becky Kennedy told CNBC Make It in January.
    Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Do some self-analysis, and ask yourself: What are my interests?
    Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • This is another trait of Mr. McNally’s: lacerating self-analysis, paired with knowing humor.
    Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Cudi helped bring about a shift to hip-hop by introducing moodiness, unconventionality and introspection to the genre, trends that still hold today and influenced West, said Shamira Ibrahim, a freelance culture writer.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 22 May 2025
  • Rutherford is an appealing leading lady, able to marry both Agathe’s seeming awkwardness (and some most excellent bits of physical humor) and her deep introspection into something fresh and flinty.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • This taps into the adolescent brain’s drive for autonomy and self-reflection.
    Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
  • For musician Neal Francis, self-reflection makes for better jams.
    Sierra Vandervort, Outside Online, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • That kind of self-examination and honesty is uncomfortable.
    Lianne Lyne, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • In an album that is both unconventional and authentic – almost six years in the making – the artiste leans into soul self-examination with her friend and co-producer, Abdullah Siddiqui.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in November—taking the White House, flipping the Senate, and maintaining control of the House—has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
  • Her speech will be watched closely by Democratic party insiders who are also soul-searching the future direction of their beleaguered party.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 May 2025

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“Self-recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-recognition. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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