as in contemplation
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters
the busy executive devotes an hour a day to quiet meditation
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Recent Examples of meditation
Expect giant robots, meditations on war and peace, and obvious textual comparisons to Nazism and World War II.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
In addition to spiritually healing through prayer, worship, time at the spas, and meditation, Henson also leaned into her adventurous side by trying fun activities, such as a ‘swing dress’ shoot set in a picturesque valley, which completely challenged her fear of heights.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
With a fiercely exquisite hand, Hung interlaces the rich tapestry of Taiwanese history with haunting meditations on gender and state violence.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Her story transforms a picture ostensibly about men negotiating a peace treaty into a meditation on the endemic violence that shaped so many American lives.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
In addition to spiritually healing through prayer, worship, time at the spas, and meditation, Henson also leaned into her adventurous side by trying fun activities, such as a ‘swing dress’ shoot set in a picturesque valley, which completely challenged her fear of heights.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
With a fiercely exquisite hand, Hung interlaces the rich tapestry of Taiwanese history with haunting meditations on gender and state violence.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Her story transforms a picture ostensibly about men negotiating a peace treaty into a meditation on the endemic violence that shaped so many American lives.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditation
contemplation
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Following a meeting with the project coordinator, his initial apprehension turned to contemplation, and then questions.—
Naveen Rao,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Patrick gets worldwide parades and merchandising - a day estimated to add north of $7 billion to the US economy this coming Monday; Brigid gets quiet contemplation and handwoven rush crosses.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditation. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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