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an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding
She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school.
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Recent Examples of horizon
The sun in Cancer ignites your 12th house of introspection and emotional healing, while Neptune pushes you to explore new horizons.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 June 2025
Trump’s Republican allies control both houses of Congress and GOP leaders may be able to short-circuit any protest votes, especially if there is no more U.S. military action on the immediate horizon.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The best way to locate Libra and the Z stars is to use the three stars that outline the head of the adjacent constellation Scorpius, just starting to rise above the southeast horizon.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
But when the music dissipated into quietude — recalling a boat drifting far off from shore, surrounded only by blue horizon — Guerrero guided the music with expansive ease.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 June 2025
Trump’s Republican allies control both houses of Congress and GOP leaders may be able to short-circuit any protest votes, especially if there is no more U.S. military action on the immediate horizon.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The best way to locate Libra and the Z stars is to use the three stars that outline the head of the adjacent constellation Scorpius, just starting to rise above the southeast horizon.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
But when the music dissipated into quietude — recalling a boat drifting far off from shore, surrounded only by blue horizon — Guerrero guided the music with expansive ease.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizon
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Cruisers can feast on a multi-course buffet dinner and enjoy a premium open bar, while enjoying stunning views of the Manhattan skyline during the three-hour sail.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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There are many ways to admire the skyline, but taking the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak is the best way to see Hong Kong's iconic skyline.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Water tank project removed A plan for a replacement water storage tank in La Jolla that has changed in scope several times over the past decade has changed again — so much so that it was removed from the city budget as a capital project.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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In other words, the show approaches its concept with the scope of an epic novel (which makes sense, as it's based on a beloved series of novels).—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Fireworks light up the sky over Bristol Harbor on the evening of July 3 and set the stage for July 4, with the Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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But at the time, the smaller geographical reach of the shaking around Santa Barbara led some to argue that, essentially, earthquakes were a bigger problem for Quebec than Southern California.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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By climbing well above these altitudes, the great snipe puts itself out of reach of most of these hunters.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Postal law enforcement must stick to its guns and focus on the very real problems within its ambit.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Last year, it was announced that the paper would no longer issue endorsements in local elections, and the ambit of the excellent Metro section has narrowed considerably.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Part-time employees at The Pad Climbing range from three to 30 hours per week, which requires an adaptable approach.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In addition, the U.S. Global Change Research Program site provided a wide range of educational resources, including interactive webpages, videos and podcasts that explained the far-reaching impacts of climate change in an easy-to-understand manner, even for the public.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The powers of their music uplifts the human spirit, generating a shielding force field that prevents the demonic realm from invading.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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That’s the domain of humans: the executive who senses when to pivot, the founder who intuits product-market fit before the metrics appear, the storyteller who moves a room, the leader who earns trust in a single conversation.—
Dror Berman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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So how exactly did the former domain of couples’ massages and cucumber water become the next frontier in medicine?—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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