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 gym connects to a secluded outdoor terrace, a rarity in New York City, that will host yoga and meditation classes.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Practitioners can find more than 180 classes per week at The Yoga Barn, an epicenter of yin, vinyasa, Hatha, and kundalini, plus meditation, sound healing, and ecstatic dance.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Intentional breathing, meditation and yoga are all ways to practice mindfulness.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Feeling cool mud squish between toes, stepping on pine needles and exploring meditation caves, scent stations and dark rooms transform a routine walk into an immersive experience.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Practitioners can find more than 180 classes per week at The Yoga Barn, an epicenter of yin, vinyasa, Hatha, and kundalini, plus meditation, sound healing, and ecstatic dance.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Intentional breathing, meditation and yoga are all ways to practice mindfulness.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Feeling cool mud squish between toes, stepping on pine needles and exploring meditation caves, scent stations and dark rooms transform a routine walk into an immersive experience.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditation
contemplation
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True to its intent, this restaurant is indeed a calm yet joy-evoking space for quiet contemplation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditation. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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