self-realizations

noun

plural of self-realization
as in self-discoveries
the act of achieving the full development of your abilities and talents Work is often a means of self-realization.

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  1. self-discoveries
  2. meditations
  3. self-reflections
  4. contemplations
  5. self-examinations
Noun
  • Their friends support them through the challenges of young love, and many make their own self-discoveries about gender and sexuality along the way.
    — Carrie Grant, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
Definition of self-discoveries
Noun
  • At the Miraval Slumber Party, guests explore their sleep patterns and dreams, then are guided through acupressure exercises, stretching, and meditations with singing bowls.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As befits the title, Solnit offers meandering meditations on exploration, art, and family history.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of meditations
Noun
  • The former front man of the Smiths revisits familiar territory—his self-reflections, or, rather, complications, surrounding romance, fame, and politics.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Her self-reflections have always landed better than love laments though, and there’s plenty of these on the new one.
    — Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of self-reflections
Noun
  • May talked about her gender but also what sounded like contemplations of self-harm.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Definition of contemplations
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  • Throughout her journey after her cancer diagnosis, Bahl has become a fierce advocate for the importance of self-examinations.
    — Luke Chinman, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of self-examinations
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