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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Examples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Visitors to the temple must book a reservation for personal meditation and worship.
—Kathleen Wong, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Breathwork, reflection, and meditation are just a few of the healthy coping mechanisms the festival’s workshops seek to impart.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
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Kathleen Wong, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Breathwork, reflection, and meditation are just a few of the healthy coping mechanisms the festival’s workshops seek to impart.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for meditation
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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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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