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
It is meant to be a time for meditation and quiet reflection on the local environment and current season.
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Crystals can be worn as jewelry, placed around the meditation space, or held during cannabis consumption to align the energies of both.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
But plenty of tech leaders have emphasized the importance of meditation and mindfulness—including Twitter co-founder and Square CEO Jack Dorsey, who often goes on meditation retreats.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Then one day, her former cohost Jenna Bush Hager suggested breath work and meditation to combat stress.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Crystals can be worn as jewelry, placed around the meditation space, or held during cannabis consumption to align the energies of both.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
But plenty of tech leaders have emphasized the importance of meditation and mindfulness—including Twitter co-founder and Square CEO Jack Dorsey, who often goes on meditation retreats.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Then one day, her former cohost Jenna Bush Hager suggested breath work and meditation to combat stress.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditation
contemplation
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The words in the video montages and the quiet periods of contemplation as supporters, some with tears in their eyes, struggle to pull themselves away from their seats.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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For those who are so inclined, combining daily self-reflection with meditative experiences such as attending retreats invites contemplation of deeper spiritual or existential questions.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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