as in contemplations
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters
the busy executive devotes an hour a day to quiet meditation
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Its deep psychological and philosophical meditations on civilization and savagery, religion and spirituality, man’s relationship with himself and others, and his connection with the land are dense at times but always rewarding.
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The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Robert Redford prone to elegiac meditations on the human condition is well-evoked here.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
And if you’re feeling compelled to listen to your own chants, white noises, meditations, etc.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Stylistically, the album feels of a piece with the work of post-Earl MCs like MIKE or Navy Blue, delivering meditations over electro-funk loops resplendent with squelching synths, twinkling keys, and Jimmy Jam drums.
—Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
My plan is to have monthly global loving kindness meditations.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The center often hosts lectures, meditations, and retreats as well.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Catholics often have group meditations on the Stations of the Cross, marking different events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Beyond that, the spa offers meditations, ceremonies, energy clearing, and more.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Robert Redford prone to elegiac meditations on the human condition is well-evoked here.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
And if you’re feeling compelled to listen to your own chants, white noises, meditations, etc.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Stylistically, the album feels of a piece with the work of post-Earl MCs like MIKE or Navy Blue, delivering meditations over electro-funk loops resplendent with squelching synths, twinkling keys, and Jimmy Jam drums.
—Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
My plan is to have monthly global loving kindness meditations.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The center often hosts lectures, meditations, and retreats as well.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Catholics often have group meditations on the Stations of the Cross, marking different events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Beyond that, the spa offers meditations, ceremonies, energy clearing, and more.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Meditations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditations. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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