as in trance
the state of being lost in thought
if you're bored while traveling, daydreaming is a perfectly normal state to be in, regardless of what the road signs say
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Noun
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The smell of salt air instantly soothes my soul, the crash of rocking waves lulls me into a dreamlike trance, and the dazzling, endless blue waters take away all of my anxieties one deep breath at a time.Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
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During the session a therapist glides and twirls your body gently through the calm waters of the lagoon putting your body into a blissful trance.Rana Good, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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The state's 2020 election outcome has been confirmed by recounts Trump paid for, court rulings, a nonpartisan state audit and a study by a prominent conservative group.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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This straightforward, beautiful character study exemplifies neither radicalism nor schizophrenia, although Pierre’s persistent dissatisfaction indicates a larger and recognizable alienation from the trash and decadence of most new films.Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many of your favorites from TV and film delved into horror in the late '90s and early aughts Comments Even the dreamiest teen heartthrobs of the '90s and the early aughts had a dark side.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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For your downtime Going out 📚 Turn your stroll into a dreamy treasure hunt with these eight walks to L.A.’s magical Little Free Libraries.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Wine & Travel France is an armchair traveler’s delight, inspiring daydreams as well as vacation plans.Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Write down a daydream, like Emily Dickinson to Sue Gilbert Many have speculated about the nature of the relationship between the intensely introverted poet Emily Dickinson and her friend Susan Gilbert, who became Dickinson's sister-in-law in 1856.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024
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David's more reserved, pensive demeanor is no match for Benji's charm and charisma — much of which is masking his struggles with his mental health.EW Staff, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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As the title suggests, this is a show of reflection in every sense of the word, pensive but ultimately optimistic.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
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Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
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“Daydreaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daydreaming. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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