horizon

noun

Definition of horizonnext
1
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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2
as in scope
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 Rather than focusing on the mom's faculties, the advisor asked how each family member viewed success across different time horizons. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Paramount employees fervently hope Ellison’s talk of a wholesale exit from Cali, including the studio operations, over a five-year time horizon is just saber rattling. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 It was measured by analyzing total capital raised across one-, five-, and ten-year horizons complemented by fundraising momentum indicators to assess both the scale and trajectory of each firm’s fundraising activity. — Time Staff, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 The Sturgeon Moon will rise over the eastern horizon at sunset the evening of August 27. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horizon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizon
  1. skyline
  2. scope
  3. sky
  4. reach
  5. ambit
  6. range
  7. realm
  8. domain
Noun
  • Just about every major landmark in the city — the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Palace of Fine Arts, the downtown skyline — is all part of the Mess Hall's vista.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Leisure readers as the best city hotel in Central and South America in the 2026 World’s Best Awards, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo is a landmark that clings to the edge of the historic district, with breathtaking views of the sea and skyline.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of skyline
Noun
  • Negotiate the timeline, clarify the scope, and put the agreement in friendly writing.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The claim was allowed to stand because it was filed in a civil action outside the scope of church control, meaning that the abstention doctrine did not apply, the appeals court justices wrote.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • Karas said that in this phase of the war, Moscow should fear the skies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Placing these high-voltage transmission lines high into the sky will limit the ability to bring air resources into the corridor.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • Tink Media is an award-winning podcast growth, PR, and marketing agency that helps audio creators, networks, and authors expand their reach.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The structures of Europe’s other big hitters, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, also place them out of reach.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of reach
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
Definition of ambit
Noun
  • Beyond the seating area is the hotel shop with a vibrant range of pottery to drool over.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That, in turn, makes less ground transport available, increasing the cost of shipping overland and raising the price on a wide range of goods that never even transited the canal.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of range
Noun
  • It was worshipped as a goddess, believed to drive people mad, and even considered a realm for the dead.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • An early road bout with Auburn should put him to the test, but the Commodores may be a year out from their next venture back into the realm of college football notoriety.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Understand The Buyer’s Business Case A premium domain’s value usually depends on the buyer’s business case, not the seller’s personal attachment.
    — Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Proprietary data, application layer, domain fine tuning, agent frameworks and rigorous evaluation harnesses outlast any base model advantage.
    — Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of domain

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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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