as in contemplation
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters
the busy executive devotes an hour a day to quiet meditation
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Recent Examples of meditation
Laxe doesn’t quite land the ending, effectively a switch-and-bait that promises big beats and action then delivers some quiet time for introspection and meditation.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2025
The realities of Taipei are no less harsh in Left-Handed Girl, but Tsou approaches her meditation differently.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
The meditation garden is hidden amid a stand of bamboo.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Identifying the root cause of job stress and applying coping skills, such as positive thinking, meditation and goal-setting, can have beneficial effects.
—Taylor Cox, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2025
The realities of Taipei are no less harsh in Left-Handed Girl, but Tsou approaches her meditation differently.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
The meditation garden is hidden amid a stand of bamboo.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Identifying the root cause of job stress and applying coping skills, such as positive thinking, meditation and goal-setting, can have beneficial effects.
—Taylor Cox, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for meditation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditation
contemplation
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Each image can provoke conversation, contemplation and gratitude.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The group committed to a lifestyle of poverty, along with a mix of contemplation and pastoral service.—
Patricia Mazzei,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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