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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
While the overarching goal is aligning employee and shareholder interests, in reality, shareholders often have different priorities, time horizons and risk appetites.
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Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To us, life is more than a two‑act play — youth and adulthood — followed only by shrinking horizons and decline.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Wasserman’s goopy, opaque pieces hide their subjects in plain sight—silver and gold lines across bronze horizons.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Things to do in Paris with kids These seven uniquely Parisian things to do on your family trip mix bucket-list highlights with more offbeat finds, all sure to broaden kids’ cultural horizons.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, both see horizons that stretch far beyond current consultancies.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Either way, you’re being called to step out of your comfort zone and explore new horizons.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan A Dark Sky Preserve since 2009, Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park covers 281 square miles (729 square km) of prairie badlands, where horizons are endless and perfect for viewing the Milky Way to the south.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
And not only creating better security on its borders, but creating better political horizons on its borders.
—Meredith Wolf Schizer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To us, life is more than a two‑act play — youth and adulthood — followed only by shrinking horizons and decline.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Wasserman’s goopy, opaque pieces hide their subjects in plain sight—silver and gold lines across bronze horizons.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Things to do in Paris with kids These seven uniquely Parisian things to do on your family trip mix bucket-list highlights with more offbeat finds, all sure to broaden kids’ cultural horizons.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, both see horizons that stretch far beyond current consultancies.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Either way, you’re being called to step out of your comfort zone and explore new horizons.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan A Dark Sky Preserve since 2009, Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park covers 281 square miles (729 square km) of prairie badlands, where horizons are endless and perfect for viewing the Milky Way to the south.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
And not only creating better security on its borders, but creating better political horizons on its borders.
—Meredith Wolf Schizer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizons
Noun
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For a fuller look, use a pumpkin with wide dimensions and a flat top so the leaves can flow outwards.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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Through striking images, the show offers an extended exploration of identity, gender and environment, highlighting the personal and political dimensions of women’s lives.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Israeli fighter jets cut across the skies to their target, Netanyahu hunkered down in the Shin Bet’s Special Operations Command Center in central Israel.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Smoke persisted until the inversion lifted late this morning, followed by sunny skies.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the outer reaches, Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) struggled to harness her psychic powers, visions that made the Mule’s pursuit feel like fate closing in.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The central young star, or protostar, weighing as much as 10 of our suns, is located 15,000 light-years away in the outer reaches of our galaxy.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clearly delineate roles and scopes.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along the way, bitcoin has broken out from five prior downward-sloping ranges similar to this one—a positive technical sign.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investigators used tools including open-source information and high-resolution satellite images to identify the sites and specifics such as firing ranges and trenches.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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Research confirms that evaluating career decisions across multiple life domains—rather than just salary—leads to more sustainable long-term outcomes.—
Renessa Boley Layne,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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In this paradigm, individuals’ ability to achieve their goals emerges from the economic rather than political or social realms.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Horizons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizons. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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