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as in meditation
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters
the decision to enter a monastery and to spend one's life in prayer and contemplation
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as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in contemplation of their children's college expenses, they started saving early
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Recent Examples of contemplation
More psychological study than devotional image, this work does not invite veneration so much as reflection on the actors’ motivations, anticipating later definitions of painting as a medium for pleasurable (rather than purposeful) contemplation.
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Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The Cucinelli Theatre hosts regular plays, its amphitheater hosts music festivals, and there’s a terraced garden—called the Garden of Philosophers—dedicated to meditation and contemplation of nature.
—Scarlett Conlon, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
Through a process of contemplation and meditation, these granular memories are extensively blurred and distorted, transforming from seminal moments into luminous scenes laminated with personal meaning.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
If possible, try to lay low and brew in stormy contemplation instead.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2024
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Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The Cucinelli Theatre hosts regular plays, its amphitheater hosts music festivals, and there’s a terraced garden—called the Garden of Philosophers—dedicated to meditation and contemplation of nature.
—Scarlett Conlon, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
Through a process of contemplation and meditation, these granular memories are extensively blurred and distorted, transforming from seminal moments into luminous scenes laminated with personal meaning.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
If possible, try to lay low and brew in stormy contemplation instead.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplation
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Try incorporating mindfulness meditation, regular therapy sessions or mental health check-ins into your routine.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some kids may find journaling or drawing to express their feelings helpful as well, if yoga or meditation are too low energy.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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With multiple retailers starting their discounts early, many focused their marketing efforts on offering early incentives and building anticipation ahead of the main event.Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The museum houses the world's largest archaeological collection and visitors are finally getting to see much of it, after more than a decade of anticipation.Nada El Sawy, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
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Citi listed tailwinds from artificial intelligence, the continued expectation of an economic soft landing and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration as potential catalysts for stocks heading into next year.Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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The pace of the rebel advances, with Hama being captured on Dec. 5 and Homs falling on or around Sunday at the same time government forces lost Damascus, exceeded expectations.Jonathan Spicer and Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Contemplation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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