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
Her entourage, which included several assistants and a meditation coach, followed closely behind her.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
That period gave rise to his belief in meditation.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Wake Up Dead Man is a little less breezy than the other Knives Out films, drawing its audience into genuine meditations on why humans choose to dedicate themselves to religion.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The new guidelines also emphasize lifestyle strategies including exercise, limiting alcohol consumption, and stress reduction in the form of meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
That period gave rise to his belief in meditation.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Wake Up Dead Man is a little less breezy than the other Knives Out films, drawing its audience into genuine meditations on why humans choose to dedicate themselves to religion.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The new guidelines also emphasize lifestyle strategies including exercise, limiting alcohol consumption, and stress reduction in the form of meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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