as in daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought
lulled by the sound of the train, she stared out the window in a trance, oblivious to the fact that the conductor was taking tickets
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Recent Examples of trance
Calvin Harris has responded to accusations of plagiarism by veteran trance producer Chicane.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 19 May 2025
The music ranges widely and might include Italo disco, trance, house and dark techno.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
While Anoushka’s work is still rooted in the age-old classical traditions of India, her trilogy deftly incorporates elements of trance, ambient and other more contemporary Western electronic music styles to create an often-melancholic old world/new world synthesis.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
And the soundtrack, which includes tracks from H.E.R, Nipsey Hussle and Victoria Monét, will have your ears in a love trance too.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 19 May 2025
The music ranges widely and might include Italo disco, trance, house and dark techno.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
While Anoushka’s work is still rooted in the age-old classical traditions of India, her trilogy deftly incorporates elements of trance, ambient and other more contemporary Western electronic music styles to create an often-melancholic old world/new world synthesis.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
And the soundtrack, which includes tracks from H.E.R, Nipsey Hussle and Victoria Monét, will have your ears in a love trance too.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trance
Noun
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One study found a significant reduction in the stress hormone cortisol when participants did value affirmations before a stressful task.—
Amy Sterling,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In Wisconsin, the study found a worker needs to earn just over $23 hourly to afford a two-bedroom rental.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The performance invoked beloved and timeless musical spirits, pushing those in attendance to dance in joyful reverie.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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Idealistic reveries are interrupted as the moon and Venus clash!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Trance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trance. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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