Thesaurus results for MEDITATION

meditation

noun

ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən

Definition of meditation next

as in contemplation

long or deep thinking about spiritual matters the busy executive devotes an hour a day to quiet meditation

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Recent Examples of meditation The painting, surrounded by scaffolding while the church undergoes repairs, is full of thrusting diagonals and shadowy figures, a meditation on both extreme suffering and pointed indifference to it. —

Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026 Van Herpen’s groundbreaking work fuses traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation, transforming fashion into a meditation on the complexity of science and nature in a rapidly evolving world. —

Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 Practices like mindfulness meditation can help lower blood pressure and improve overall health over time. —

Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026 Afternoons stack a strength training class, a restorative yoga or meditation class and a daily massage. —

Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for meditation

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contemplation

Noun

Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Gold can be one option worth serious contemplation right now.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 May 2026