meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən 
1
: a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2
: the act or process of meditating
the meditation out of which this novel has come—
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She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Mindfulness practices, such as journaling or meditation, can help leaders understand how their thoughts and emotions shape their leadership style.
—Mona Andrews, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
It was used to cleanse negative energies, aid meditation, and uplift spirits.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Jesuits adhere to Ignatian spirituality as laid out a document called the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, which sets guidelines for meditation, self-awareness and prayer.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The practice of yoga—including pranayama (breath control) and meditation—has been proven to improve the function of the entire nervous system, which controls all of your internal functions and physical movements.
—Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mona Andrews, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
It was used to cleanse negative energies, aid meditation, and uplift spirits.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Jesuits adhere to Ignatian spirituality as laid out a document called the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, which sets guidelines for meditation, self-awareness and prayer.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The practice of yoga—including pranayama (breath control) and meditation—has been proven to improve the function of the entire nervous system, which controls all of your internal functions and physical movements.
—Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meditation
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən
: the act or an instance of meditating
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