meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən 
1
: a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2
: the act or process of meditating
the meditation out of which this novel has come—
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Granville HicksExamples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
It is also valued for emotional balance, often used in meditation to release grief, fears or heavy attachments.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
From packed running paths to the rise of workplace meditation apps, the conversation around health has moved from the margins to the center.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The book alternates between memoir and cookbook, sharing recipes for dishes like Mom’s Lasagna, dandelion frittata and chicken cacciatore, alongside tales of growing up in Buffalo, recollections of family canning season and meditations on the ties between family and food.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən
: the act or an instance of meditating
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