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
Throughout my childhood, and to this day, Dad regularly reads his favorite book, The Greatest Thing in the World, a pocket-size theological meditation on love as defined in First Corinthians.
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Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Night sky meditations combine the tranquility of stargazing with purposeful meditation to improve mental health.
—Jp Shaffer, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Oshun Griot offers healing rituals, including meditations, yoga, and affirmations rooted in cultural traditions, as well as real-life stories from individuals of color navigating their fertility journeys, and helpful yoga videos.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
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Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Night sky meditations combine the tranquility of stargazing with purposeful meditation to improve mental health.
—Jp Shaffer, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Oshun Griot offers healing rituals, including meditations, yoga, and affirmations rooted in cultural traditions, as well as real-life stories from individuals of color navigating their fertility journeys, and helpful yoga videos.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditation
contemplation
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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The youth event in Rome – part of the Catholic Church’s jubilee celebrations – saw Leo both embrace the young people’s enthusiasm but ensure moments of quiet contemplation.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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