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.

Related Words

Relevance
2
as in scope
an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school.

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of horizon Its stars are modestly bright, so suburban observers will need patience and a clear southern horizon. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 These are infrastructure decisions by firms that deploy investment capital cautiously and over long horizons. — Peter Mintzberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Elon Musk’s SpaceX is ready to expand its horizons beyond its Starbase in South Texas. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 Build a diversified portfolio aligned with your risk tolerance and time horizon. — Angie O’Leary, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • Located at 400 Dayton Road in South Glastonbury it was designed to take full advantage of its remarkable setting, which affords unobstructed 180-degree views that span from the Hartford skyline to Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • As the second most mountainous municipality in Spain, Castellón’s skyline is decidedly jagged.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of skyline
Noun
  • Dalrymple said the scope of decisions and the pressure to perform have never been more daunting.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Analysts say that’s partly because the deals are narrow in scope, largely exist only in principle, and don’t apply to existing drugs used by the more than 200 million Americans with commercial or private health insurance.
    — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • Unfortunately for observers at mid-northern latitudes, this display occurs lower in the dusk sky than at any other time in Venus's 8-year cycle of recurring appearances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the final days of summer, as New Yorkers hold on to their last al fresco dinners and natural tans, cloudy skies are the most unwelcome sight.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • Smith hit the next pitch to right field, just out of the reach of a diving attempt by Braden Montgomery for a triple.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tree grows beyond the iron fence, just six feet away from my reach.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 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
  • Shortly after dropping his children off at preschool and going to the gym, the Florida State University law professor was sitting in his car in his driveway when he was shot twice in the head at point-blank range.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The high resolution scan creates a virtual 3D model of the site with an accuracy range of less than 2 centimeters, and involves walking around the archaeological site with an instrument called a LiDAR scanner.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of range
Noun
  • The film imagines a colorful, family-friendly realm concealed just under the surface of video games themselves, populated by a covert guild of guardians tasked with keeping each title operating and preserving every player’s journey.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s whirlwind press tours, however, have brought standout footwear looks both within and beyond her realm of quintessential stiletto pumps.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Money needs to be poured into algorithmic domain diversification.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The global food system is afflicted by uncertainty across many domains—weather, supply chains, labor, trade, and beyond.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of domain

Browse Nearby Words

hordes
horizon
horizonless
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on horizon

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about horizon

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All