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.—
Granville Hicks
Granville HicksExamples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
What a Women’s Wellness Retreat Actually Includes A women’s wellness retreat typically blends movement, meditation and community in a setting designed to feel restorative rather than performative.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
The theme is a conduit for a larger meditation, one that runs throughout the film, on the narcissism of male anger.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026
Some retreats enforce silent meditation for multiple days.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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