Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stargazing
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Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson housing projects were built and black folks settled in, dreaming of moving in with their better-off cousins who lived near Lenox Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Start dreaming about warmer weather by snagging the on-sale set, or keep reading for more of Wayfair’s discounted patio furniture — up to 71 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The story follows trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci, who obsesses over masked men on social media, fantasizing about them chasing her down.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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But what was more interesting to me are those who aren’t fantasizing about being in a fictional world, but who are fantasizing about being a different reader, in a more secure nonfictional world.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
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One way of visualizing this model is to imagine an expansive puddle with two opposing currents.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Consciously choosing the design of this polish, applying it calmly, and visualizing your wishes for the new year transforms the manicure into an act of self-care and manifestation.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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But the Republican president’s ambitions have expanded to envisioning the board as a mediator of worldwide conflicts, a not very subtle attempt to eclipse the Security Council, which is charged with ensuring international peace and security.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Atwood is grateful for her certification and is now envisioning brighter and better days.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the brain, the virus leads to an immune response that triggers inflammation, can damage brain cells, and can even shrink brain volume, according to research on imaging studies that was published in March 2022 in the journal Nature.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brain imaging studies show that during prolonged mental work, the networks responsible for attention and decision-making begin to slow down, while regions that promote rest and reward-seeking take over.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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And there was a smattering of other items, which the visitor, fancying himself an amateur academic archeologist, thought worth noting.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stargazing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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