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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 historic roadside stand overlooks nearly 180-degree views of the Pacific, especially at sunset when the cliffs and Catalina horizon turn cinematic.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Hatchling sea turtles use the bright sea horizon to find the ocean.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The 8%-lit waning crescent moon will sit low on the eastern horizon as dawn's glow creeps into the sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The group is now looking to raise more funds in Europe and has irons in the fire with a several potential European investors, with next goals on its horizon including expanding into Poland and Spain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Hatchling sea turtles use the bright sea horizon to find the ocean.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The 8%-lit waning crescent moon will sit low on the eastern horizon as dawn's glow creeps into the sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The group is now looking to raise more funds in Europe and has irons in the fire with a several potential European investors, with next goals on its horizon including expanding into Poland and Spain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizon
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Covering not just movies and television but also theater and cabaret, Reed, a Southerner who seemed as much a part of Manhattan as the skyline, lorded over the arts with a homogenizing mainstream peremptoriness.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Retractable glass walls open completely to sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline, and the surrounding bay, while expansive terraces blur the line between indoor and outdoor living.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The plans, however, were complicated by the project’s ambitious scope.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Previously, when Artemis III was conceived as a moon landing test, the mission was expected to last three to four weeks, according to the European Space Agency, but that timeline doesn’t necessarily apply to the new scope.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
16 May 2026
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At the top of the food chain, the bald eagle dominates in the sky alone with its impressive wingspan and sharp talons.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The rooms The property is divided into two towers that are connected by a sky bridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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What to do nearby Beverly Hills is conveniently positioned between the ocean and Hollywood, putting two of Los Angeles’s main draws within easy reach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The bill’s reach is not narrow.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Yet the kind of misrepresentations experienced by Tkachuk and Harris aren’t within the ambit of intimate imagery laws.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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When infused with the power of a rising hegemon, those men were capable of actions that expanded their empire’s ambit.—
Alfred McCoy,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Food and drink The breakfast buffet offers a regularly replenished range of fresh fruit, yogurt, breads, pastries, and juices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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That’s not a question that most of us who work outside the realm of entertainment are used to hearing.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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On the unscripted ledger, Peacock is entering the vertical video realm with a pair of shows featuring Bravo talent (or their offspring).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Johnson has always been good at holding Wembanyama accountable in the public domain.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In other competitive domains — such as with China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and in cybersecurity negotiations between Beijing and the Obama administration — agreements were ultimately reached that Washington believes in hindsight disadvantaged American companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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