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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lastly, travelers looking for some relaxation can join a sound bowl meditation or take a yoga class at the resort.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Guests are guided in meditation using vibroacoustic technology in one of the spa lounges.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Deep breathing exercises are something everyone can try and help both in the moment of the stressful encounter and after, for example, as is mindfulness meditation.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Programming will include games, science talks, telescopes for stargazing, yoga and meditation, according to Whitney Ravellette Wallace, co-founder and executive director of Beautiful Paducah, a local nonprofit group.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
There’s also a Jacuzzi and meditation space off the primary bedroom.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Digging in deeper on mental health, the company just introduced meditations on its Oversharing vertical, naturally with a Betches spin.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
When mom has a nervous breakdown at work and goes to Thailand for a meditation retreat, Tanya Crandell (Simone Joy Jones) and her siblings find themselves in the care of a babysitter, the stern and elderly Mrs. Sturak (Oscar nominee June Squibb).
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024
All of these methods have given me relief in my long journey with Stage 4 cancer, along with qigong, tai chi, turkey tail mushroom extract and meditation.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Guests are guided in meditation using vibroacoustic technology in one of the spa lounges.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Deep breathing exercises are something everyone can try and help both in the moment of the stressful encounter and after, for example, as is mindfulness meditation.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Programming will include games, science talks, telescopes for stargazing, yoga and meditation, according to Whitney Ravellette Wallace, co-founder and executive director of Beautiful Paducah, a local nonprofit group.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
There’s also a Jacuzzi and meditation space off the primary bedroom.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Digging in deeper on mental health, the company just introduced meditations on its Oversharing vertical, naturally with a Betches spin.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
When mom has a nervous breakdown at work and goes to Thailand for a meditation retreat, Tanya Crandell (Simone Joy Jones) and her siblings find themselves in the care of a babysitter, the stern and elderly Mrs. Sturak (Oscar nominee June Squibb).
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024
All of these methods have given me relief in my long journey with Stage 4 cancer, along with qigong, tai chi, turkey tail mushroom extract and meditation.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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