horizon

noun

ho·ri·zon | \hə-ˈrī-zᵊn

Definition of horizon

1a : the line where the earth seems to meet the sky : the apparent junction of earth and sky sailing toward the horizon

b : the great circle on the celestial sphere formed by the intersection of the celestial sphere with a plane tangent to the earth's surface at an observer's position — see azimuth illustration

c : range of perception or experience broaden your horizons

d : something that might be attained opening up new horizons in the field of cancer research

2a geology : a natural soil layer deposited at a particular time usually identified by distinctive fossils

b geology : any of the reasonably distinct layers of soil or its underlying material in a vertical section of land

c anthropology : a cultural area or level of development indicated by separated groups of artifacts

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We sailed toward the horizon. The sun rose slowly over the eastern horizon. These discoveries have opened up new horizons in the field of cancer research.

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LCACs are ship to shore connector vehicles able to transport Marines and equipment from ship-to-shore beyond the horizon. — Kris Osborn, Fox News, "Navy pushes for more amphibious assault ships," 13 July 2018 Here’s a good way to stay loose when a World Cup semi-final is on the horizon and an entire nation is biting its collective nails. — Charles Curtis, For The Win, "7 wacky photos of England's World Cup team training with a rubber chicken," 10 July 2018 Although rain and clouds threaten the sky tonight, the pink light of the strawberry moon will still shine through a hazy horizon and illuminate the sky. — Susan Selasky And Emma Tomsich, Detroit Free Press, "Strawberry moon, Saturn to light up sky tonight," 27 June 2018 Your allocation among these three categories is a function of your personal risk tolerance, time horizon and rate of return goals. — Michael J. Francis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "401(k) Adviser: Let strategy, not fear of emulating Wile E. Coyote, be your guide," 22 June 2018 Their pinging looped guitar lines and bone-dry minimal drums together with Coulson’s mannered, yearnsome bellowing inform a sense that their songs could extend beyond the horizon and go on forever. — Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, "Chicago’s Shy Technology impart new life into outmoded forms of indie rock," 25 May 2018 That Year 3 bump was on the horizon and the Collin Sexton hype was growing by the day. — Michael Casagrande, AL.com, "Why Alabama basketball thinks people 'underestimate' next team," 1 May 2018 In his mental vision there were no millions of minds beyond the immediate horizon. — Phillip Morris, cleveland.com, "Remove the stain of Jack Johnson's conviction from history: Phillip Morris," 25 Apr. 2018 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to have pretty much everything — a picture-perfect relationship, a dream wedding on the horizon, and dope house, etc. — Emma Baty, Cosmopolitan, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Officially Have Their Own Wedding Beer," 14 Mar. 2018

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