Thesaurus results for TRANCES

trances

noun

plural of trance

as in reveries

the state of being lost in thought lulled by the sound of the train, she stared out the window in a trance, oblivious to the fact that the conductor was taking tickets

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Recent Examples of trances Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026

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Noun

Her adultery story initially evokes the imprisoned girl’s compensatory reveries, but over time its focus shifts.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Track six, on the other hand, recalls the plangent reveries of ’90s IDM artists like Arovane.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026

Definition of reveries

Noun

And amidst the momentum of reverie, there’s the line ‘Blink at the light and hope to survive,’ because daydreams in a fascist state can be scary too.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026
One-touch passing, feinting and ripping hard shots into a tattered net, each is super-charged by vivid daydreams of glory on the international stage.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026

Definition of daydreams

Noun

Christner studies microorganisms that are able to survive in extremely low temperatures.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Since then, studies have found that GHK-Cu stimulates collagen production and other compounds involved in skin remodeling, triggers the growth of new blood vessels and has anti-inflammatory effects.

— Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of studies

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Meanwhile, at a college job fair, Angie and Ormewood encounter a grad student claiming to have psychic visions.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Ewa Mroczkowska’s production design also turns dewy embankments, decadent interiors, and sunrises over cemeteries into visions of storybook-like decay.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of visions

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At the Miraval Slumber Party, guests explore their sleep patterns and dreams, then are guided through acupressure exercises, stretching, and meditations with singing bowls.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
As befits the title, Solnit offers meandering meditations on exploration, art, and family history.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of meditations

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Drawings, like dreams, can often feel open-ended, prompting a multiplicity of thoughts.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
This book inspires football players who are no longer active on the field to embrace life with a positive perception, maintaining their passion to continue pursuing their dreams and building a healthy personal and professional life.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

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