mysticism
noun
mys·ti·cism
ˈmi-stə-ˌsi-zəm 
2
: the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (such as intuition or insight)
3
a
: vague speculation : a belief without sound basis
b
: a theory postulating the possibility of direct and intuitive acquisition of ineffable knowledge or power
Examples of mysticism in a Sentence
Jewish, Christian, and Islamic mysticism.
a student of Eastern mysticism
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
This energy can be felt for weeks before and after and will bring opportunities for profound transformation in our lives, as well as connecting to higher levels of innovation, mysticism or art.
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In Jewish mysticism, sleep is described as a time when the soul ascends to connect with higher realms.
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Filmed on 16mm Kodak Ektachrome across a non-stop 45 day shoot, Petersen expands her exploration of mysticism and disappearance in southernmost Argentina – plunging head-first into a father-daughter relationship upended in the sleepy mountains of Tierra del Fuego.
—Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
This energy can be felt for weeks before and after and will bring opportunities for profound transformation in our lives, as well as connecting to higher levels of innovation, mysticism or art.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In Jewish mysticism, sleep is described as a time when the soul ascends to connect with higher realms.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Filmed on 16mm Kodak Ektachrome across a non-stop 45 day shoot, Petersen expands her exploration of mysticism and disappearance in southernmost Argentina – plunging head-first into a father-daughter relationship upended in the sleepy mountains of Tierra del Fuego.
—Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mysticism
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“Mysticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mysticism. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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mysticism
noun
mys·ti·cism
ˈmis-tə-ˌsiz-əm
1
: the experience of mystical union or direct communication with God
2
: the belief that direct knowledge of God or of spiritual truth can be achieved through deep meditation
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