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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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
McDermid’s nonfiction meditation on the winter season and all its accompanying traditions and accoutrements sounds like the perfect book to curl up with on a snowy day.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Going into the night, Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s supernatural meditation on American history and race, led the film nominations with a commanding 17 nods, including best picture, director, and multiple acting mentions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
The core of the script is a celebration of the underdog and a meditation on the American Dream as realized by the working class.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 8 Jan. 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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