Thesaurus results for CONTEMPLATION

contemplation

noun

ˌkän-təm-ˈplā-shən

as in meditation

long or deep thinking about spiritual matters the decision to enter a monastery and to spend one's life in prayer and contemplation

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as in anticipation

the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence in contemplation of their children's college expenses, they started saving early

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Recent Examples of contemplation Internal memos between the justices in 2016 published by The New York Times have created a firestorm around an institution that takes extraordinary measures to keep its contemplations confidential. —

Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026 The resulting home is a small architectural gem, as well as a contemplation on writing. —

Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026 The North Carolina folk-rock band’s quiet and rambling third album exists in a cloud of dreamy contemplation. —

Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026 July 23 – August 22 Money choices benefit from thoughtful contemplation. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contemplation

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During each session, expert instructors guide flowing yoga sessions and meditation with sweeping London skyline views.

— 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