How to Use self-discovery in a Sentence

self-discovery

noun
  • Ethan is on a path of self-discovery.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Coming out is an act of self-discovery.
    — Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • My advice is to turn your job search into a quest for self-discovery.
    — Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The film becomes as much a satire on fame as a journey of self-discovery.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • It’s been a journey of self-discovery.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • It’s been a journey of self-discovery.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • In that room, what had once been the teenage fire of love and self-discovery had become a nightmare.
    — Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Use it to support your self-discovery and action, not to replace them.
    — Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Something else is at play here, something shaped like grief but tinted like self-discovery.
    — Longreads, 26 July 2024
  • Retrogrades echo this theme of self-discovery.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Singh is a poet and writer known for exploring themes of love, loss and self-discovery.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Of course, some people are further along on their journey of self-discovery than others.
    — Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
  • Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Lopez portrays Affleck as her great love, who has helped in her journey of self-discovery.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
  • If anything, after a winter of change and some self-discovery, that has only grown.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, focus on the beauty of your journey of self-discovery and growth.
    — Erica R. Williams, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Nineteen is a time for self-discovery, sometimes with a dash of melodrama.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 21 June 2023
  • From his journey of self-discovery came his third album, The Crux.
    — EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • But in Crossroads, nothing can stop her from her voyage of self-discovery.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The journey proves a belated act of self-discovery.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • And ofc, who doesn't love a cute love story hidden in the middle of a young girl's journey of self-discovery?
    — Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 8 June 2023
  • Follow Cameron, a college freshman, on a quest for true love and self-discovery.
    — Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Michelle also shared that Barack is on a journey of self-discovery now that their children are adults.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
  • For me, the only answer was to look deeper and thus began my journey to self-discovery, again.
    — Cynthia Johnson, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Shomo concluded his remarks with words of advice for others on the road to self-discovery.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
  • Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.
    — Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 June 2025
  • The story promises a blend of love, betrayal and self-discovery.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024
  • The tween years are a time of big emotions and self-discovery, and shows that reflect this can help kids feel seen and understood.
    — Anna Earl, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The spirit of Gnarls Barkley is always self-discovery.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Alex and Ethan’s self-discovery is short-lived after Alex tells Sasha the truth of their plot.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025

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