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
Think of this as your pre-game meditation before the next big era begins.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Still, the best thing about staying at Black Bear Lodge might be the fact that the entire place feels like a tranquil escape—there’s even a meditation path on the property for extra serenity.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Just going outside barefoot reminds me of my yogic practices, liberation, peace, meditation.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Throughout the five-week trial, Daedone, often wrapped in a beige shawl, would turn back to look at her partner, Emmett Farley, a writer and meditation guide, who sat in the gallery with a strand of Buddhist mala beads in his hand.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Still, the best thing about staying at Black Bear Lodge might be the fact that the entire place feels like a tranquil escape—there’s even a meditation path on the property for extra serenity.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Just going outside barefoot reminds me of my yogic practices, liberation, peace, meditation.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Throughout the five-week trial, Daedone, often wrapped in a beige shawl, would turn back to look at her partner, Emmett Farley, a writer and meditation guide, who sat in the gallery with a strand of Buddhist mala beads in his hand.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditation
contemplation
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Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the contemplation stage, individuals consider the need for change and intend to take action within the foreseeable future.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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