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an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding
She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school.
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Recent Examples of horizon
Blue-white Spica is visible almost directly below, embedded in the constellation Virgo, while kingly Regulus - often referred to as the heart of the lion in Leo - can be found close to the western horizon, completing the cosmic triangle.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
If you’ve been weaned exclusively on 3-D Zelda and are looking to broaden your horizons, A Link to the Past is good medicine.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The curve running through the flag's center represents new horizons and opportunities for Black Americans.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 18 June 2025
With a record-high population and a push for showcasing new Black talents, Barcelona’s Primavera Sound set the stage for a horizon that looks brighter and more inclusive than ever before.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
If you’ve been weaned exclusively on 3-D Zelda and are looking to broaden your horizons, A Link to the Past is good medicine.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The curve running through the flag's center represents new horizons and opportunities for Black Americans.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 18 June 2025
With a record-high population and a push for showcasing new Black talents, Barcelona’s Primavera Sound set the stage for a horizon that looks brighter and more inclusive than ever before.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizon
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Photo : Fenton Whelan/Alex Winship Photography The terrace floats above Hyde Park and overlooks the London skyline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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Video by McCarty shows the towering vortex, with the rainbow adding a colorful accent to an otherwise gray, gloomy skyline.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Only after the June 24-25 summit meeting in The Hague – where North Atlantic Treaty Organization members will pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense – will the US present its military review, which will spell out the scope of what are likely significant reductions in Europe.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Unless policy reflects the full scope of physical and financial risk, not just short-term political cycles, systems that look solid on paper may collapse under pressure.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But a single detector has 4,000 pixels, and the camera has 189 CCD detectors tracking the sky.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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Fears of nearby thunderstorms caused a 65-minute postponement, before the skies cleared and the game got underway in Central Florida with temperatures topping 90 degrees.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Most people blame soaring travel costs for making vacations feel out of reach.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Those scheduling hopes are now all but out of reach.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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Postal law enforcement must stick to its guns and focus on the very real problems within its ambit.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Last year, it was announced that the paper would no longer issue endorsements in local elections, and the ambit of the excellent Metro section has narrowed considerably.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Cities like Atlanta, Washington D.C., Cincinnati, Charlotte, and New York will be sweltering in temperatures within the range of 95 to 100+ degrees F for several days.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Sony is suggesting a weekend opening the $28 million range, while tracking shows Boyle’s film coming in at $30 million or more.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Indeed, it’s never made anything less than a good one, with a number of them ranking in the excellent-to-stone-cold-classic realm.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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The first in the series, Crown of War and Shadow, introduces readers to a complex mystical realm, thrilling action sequences and a new sweeping love story.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Always check URLs, email domains and phone numbers carefully.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Most targets whose names are in the public domain are at English clubs, leading some fans to suggest Newcastle are prioritising Premier League experience over cost.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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