horizon

Definition of horizonnext
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as in skyline
the space surrounding the earth They saw some birds just on the horizon. The couple drove off towards the horizon.

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Recent Examples of horizon The average active operational exit horizon for VC and private equity firms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stood at six years in 2025, reflecting a maturing market that requires more patient capital. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 The book somewhat provocatively concludes after 1976 with a penultimate chapter on protest in the art world and an ultimate chapter on horizons for the future, along with a smart sharp epilogue. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The continent as a whole also has enormous opportunities on its horizon. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026 The same dilemmas bedeviling the Abraham Lincoln have always gnawed at the core morale of every naval vessel that’s ever departed on a lengthy cruise beyond its homeport’s horizon. — Roger Archibald, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horizon
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Noun
  • The new residences are located in Huixquilucan, and boast views of a golf course, other greenery and the Mexico City skyline.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms have good views, such as the aforementioned gravel art installation to the south or out at the city skyline to the north.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Although the post-pandemic decline of China was one of the main causes of Lauder’s slowdown in growth in 2023, today the broad demographic scope augurs continued growth.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Shawn and his father found the man on the easternmost coast of their island shortly after dusk, when the sky was drained of almost all its orange light and the waves had grown dark, topped with an eerie froth.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The architecture promotes an indoor-outdoor feel, allowing in views of sea, sky, and desert while excluding distractions.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • His goal is to significantly expand the reach of the brand by growing lifestyle offerings, footwear to be worn off the course and womenswear.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Three consecutive three-and-outs by the Tigers defense helped LSU put the game out of reach early in the second quarter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Highlights of Daniels excelling for the Tigers in big games might be considered within the ambit of newsworthiness and defeat a right-of-publicity claim.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Will some of our operations fall within the sanctions’ ambit?
    — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The electric motors run on an 850-volt architecture that promises up to 400 miles of range, with up to 200 miles added in as little as 13 minutes of charging.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Our guide to the best cameras features a range of pro-level models.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But surprisingly large realms of online speech remained wide open.
    — Howard W. French, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Getty Images Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse promises to make everything from booking appointments to building playlists easier, but its rollout of agentic shopping, in particular, has the tech and retail realms buzzing.
    — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • His broadcasting, advertising, and audiobook work means there is a wealth of professional material in the public domain featuring his words.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Pocket Books and Penguin Books therefore specialized in classics that were in the public domain and in reprinting commercial and genre fiction, primarily mysteries, science fiction, and Westerns.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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