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meditation

noun

ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən

Definition of meditation

as in contemplation

long or deep thinking about spiritual matters the busy executive devotes an hour a day to quiet meditation

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Recent Examples of meditation The dedicated yoga studio is the place for meditation, Pranayama breathing classes, and Pilates. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 In the end, these conversations, and his own meditations on identity and family, as well as his noted narrative omissions and motives in telling the story, become the main thrust of the podcast. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 The poem’s anguished meditations on love’s savagery and isolation are designed to draw blood. — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 What began as a protest evolved into a practice of meditation. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meditation

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contemplation

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Walking and talking with an AI fellow pilgrim Which brings me back to the Kumano Kodo in Japan, where contemplation is a key element of the traditional experience.

— Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
She was accepted into the convent at the age of 36, and led a life of prayer and contemplation.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

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