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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 horizons
Easily reached by boat or car, its sheer scale allows plenty of space to spread out — ideal for a relaxed, crowd-free eclipse watch with clear horizons toward the setting sun.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Unlike the west, the reef experience here unfolds offshore, surrounded by endless ocean horizons and vibrant coral formations.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
As traditional Western markets fluctuate, brands are also looking toward new horizons.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Surrounding it are objects that explore core American ideals — the pursuit of new horizons, fairness, democracy, hope, defending freedom and progress.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Samara Weaving’s Carolina is a small town Texan eager to expand her horizons.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
If these recommendations prompt you to broaden your horizons, well, that was the intent of the traveling World Cup games all along.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Conversations open horizons as an emotional Moon moves through your 3rd House of Communication, meeting surprising Uranus in your 9th House of Higher Learning.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Below, an InStyle editor shares the best colognes worth expanding your fragrance horizons for.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Unlike the west, the reef experience here unfolds offshore, surrounded by endless ocean horizons and vibrant coral formations.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
As traditional Western markets fluctuate, brands are also looking toward new horizons.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Surrounding it are objects that explore core American ideals — the pursuit of new horizons, fairness, democracy, hope, defending freedom and progress.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Samara Weaving’s Carolina is a small town Texan eager to expand her horizons.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
If these recommendations prompt you to broaden your horizons, well, that was the intent of the traveling World Cup games all along.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Conversations open horizons as an emotional Moon moves through your 3rd House of Communication, meeting surprising Uranus in your 9th House of Higher Learning.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Below, an InStyle editor shares the best colognes worth expanding your fragrance horizons for.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizons
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By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The flag, which is roughly the dimensions of a football field, has been previously used for celebrations at Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders football games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Before the camp, however, as the families were waiting for the Charlotte skies to clear, Young sat down briefly with The Charlotte Observer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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The work always started overnight, and the high reaches and lifts stayed up through the morning, even as guests entered the park.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The bureau found a trend of growth in the furthest reaches of the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Above these scopes, the meteor is surrounded by quite an impressive view.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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Specify in scopes of work and editorial guidelines that detector scores are advisory, not pass/fail metrics.—
Uri Samet,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Reports have revealed that the S2087 is a proven, high‑performance towed array sonar designed to detect and track quiet submarines over long ranges in complex littoral and open‑ocean environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Congressional candidates are required to report their assets only in broad ranges.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Yet that’s exactly what happens when leaders default to protecting their own domains.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Navigation, connectivity, autonomy, airspace management and advanced performance technologies now shape outcomes across the civil and defense domains alike.—
Greg Ombach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Most of the month encourages you to rest, reflect and process what has been going on behind the scenes, especially since Cancer season brings focus to your (12th house) private life and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Some of these approaches require meticulous scholarship and technical proficiency; others, an attunement to the invisible realms of feeling and folklore.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Horizons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizons. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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