as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
he was clearly in a musing mood, and did not feel like talking just then
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Recent Examples of musing
Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Glass lends itself to philosophical musings on impermanence and invisibility, but also to playful humor, reflecting and refracting human vanity and frailty.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
But there should be something for everyone here—Bourdain’s wisdom and musings ranged far and wide.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Part of a best-selling series featuring the unguarded musings of everyday folks, presented here are thirteen new, scintillating tales.
—Wanjeri Gakuru
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
On social media, his recent musings have sometimes taken a dark turn.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Glass lends itself to philosophical musings on impermanence and invisibility, but also to playful humor, reflecting and refracting human vanity and frailty.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
But there should be something for everyone here—Bourdain’s wisdom and musings ranged far and wide.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Part of a best-selling series featuring the unguarded musings of everyday folks, presented here are thirteen new, scintillating tales.
—Wanjeri Gakuru
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musing
Adjective
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But the overriding feeling of the work is melancholy.—
Hugh Morris,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Anna, an American student at Harvard, falls deeply and unaccountably in love with Christoph, who is on exchange from Germany, in this melancholy début novel.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Noun
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His exuberant new novel, The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter, packs the punch of his short stories, dramatizing a real-life unsolved murder, both a homage to Hollywood noir and a meditation on how and why our deepest connections can betray us.—
Book Marks
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Spanning 10 years of work, this international co-production explores utopia, decolonization and love with a unique visual language—bridging past and present in a powerful meditation on liberation and legacy.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While producers pondering where to set their next movie will surely be tempted, this does come at a time when those in Hollywood especially are desperate to bring production back to home shores.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since then, hosts have included Jo Koy, who bombed, and Jerrod Carmichael, who gave an esoteric monologue pondering the value of his presence there.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On social media, where complaints about dodgy deliveries are a more common occurrence, Singh’s thoughtful act went viral.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Supporters deny that the move is a retaliation against KC Life, and say their goal is to protect the neighborhood’s historic fabric while supporting thoughtful development like the Norman School conversion.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Harboring doubts about David’s discipline and commitment, Bill gravitates towards Tammy his daughter-in-law Tammy, the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 July 2025
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Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 July 2025
Verb
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For instance, a depressed person may feel better in terms of their energy and sleep, but still have negative, ruminating thoughts.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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People filled comment sections for videos and posts about the shooting with unsympathetic replies, pointing out UnitedHealthcare’s reputation for denying claims, and ruminating on how much suffering Thompson was responsible for at the helm of the company.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Visibility at night was another concern, as the dark finish gives the water a more reflective, shadowy look.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Studies, including our own, have found that people who have studied philosophy are, on average, more reflective and more open-minded than those who haven’t.—
Michael Prinzing,
The Conversation,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All over the Caribbean and throughout its diaspora, the consecutive days of reverie known as carnival or mas are traditions rooted in African ancestral connection and resistance to colonization and slavery.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Aug. 2025
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He’s lost in a reverie of intensity, absorbing life’s shocks and cruelties or its absurd beauties, processing it all by opening some spirit portal via his face.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Musing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musing. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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