as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
I wandered around campus all day in a ruminant mood
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That melancholy was discovered by the Romantics, and, in its coarser variation, was equivalent to despair.
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The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.
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This transparent pink has a reflective finish that creates a striking shine with one coat.
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Make sure the shiny, reflective side is facing out.
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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This raises a question that sounds philosophical but is becoming increasingly practical.
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The three men’s alignment on that philosophical premise means that Víg’s scores rarely require lengthy revision rounds.
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Researchers have demonstrated that contemplative practices associated with emotional regulation can influence both psychological and physiological functioning.
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Its central hub, where the wellness offerings, main dining room and 35 of the 65 bedrooms are located, is invitingly curvaceous, with sci-fi swirls of walls and sparkling swathes of window bookended by two vast, contemplative courtyards.
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“Ruminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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