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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—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
For a cooler-climate option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont sits among the hills during peak fall foliage and pairs daily yoga and meditation with tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
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—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Wild Rice Retreat is a newer option in Bayfield, with activities like yoga, meditation, essential oil-blending classes, and hikes.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
For a cooler-climate option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont sits among the hills during peak fall foliage and pairs daily yoga and meditation with tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Sleep, meditation and slow-living gear The Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock ($169) mimics a real sunrise to wake you gently, plays nature sounds at bedtime and runs from an app meaning your phone can stay out of the bedroom.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Wild Rice Retreat is a newer option in Bayfield, with activities like yoga, meditation, essential oil-blending classes, and hikes.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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