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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
While the total lunar eclipse the previous night will have been visible only to those on the night side of Earth, the sight of the full moon appearing on the eastern horizon and climbing higher in the sky will be visible across the world.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Ready to broaden your horizons?
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 Mar. 2025
Just look for Venus shining brightly high in the west, then bring your gaze below it, about halfway to the western horizon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The museum's very name beautifully encapsulates its noble mission of bridging the rich tapestry of Bali's past, its vibrant present and the promising horizons of its future.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Ready to broaden your horizons?
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 Mar. 2025
Just look for Venus shining brightly high in the west, then bring your gaze below it, about halfway to the western horizon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The museum's very name beautifully encapsulates its noble mission of bridging the rich tapestry of Bali's past, its vibrant present and the promising horizons of its future.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizon
Noun
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The birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago has one of the most impressive skylines in the world.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Legendary Productions The primary bedroom with views of the downtown skyline.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
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With shed space fitted out to complete two yachts ranging from 98-feet to 229-feet and surface area of around 60,000 square feet, the yard has huge scope for future superyacht construction.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Do Iranian artists find there is more scope for becoming a professional artist in the diaspora?—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the announcement, Zelenskyy posted on X that air raid alerts were ringing out across Ukraine, adding that Russian attack drones were detected in the skies.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For those planning to catch this weekend's display, the recommendation from experts is simple: find a dark sky, look up before dawn, and be patient.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Strategic partnerships with talent agencies WME and CAA bolster its reach.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But there’s also something wistful about it, as if its characters had glimpsed a possibility of freedom, unity, and happiness that, nearly 100 years later, is still out of reach.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The issue before us is whether his mere claim of extraordinary harm justifies this court's immediate review, which would essentially remove the legal issues from the district court's ambit before its proceedings have concluded.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The data and tooling that informs 360 campaigns should be well-defined within the ambit of your governance and compliance frameworks to prevent the compromise of user privacy or the implementation of unfair or biased algorithms.—
Runki Goswami,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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If passed, the bill would require employers and employment agencies to include wage or wage range information, a general description of benefits, and any other compensation in all job postings.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Rebels combined to hit 19 of 39 (49%) from long range in their wins over North Carolina and Iowa State last weekend.—
Paul Newberry,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all of them cite the Stanford University communications scholar Clifford Nass, who by the 1990s and 2000s became the go-to expert on human-computer interaction, particularly in the realm of voice interfaces.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, to my astonishment, two slender blue-white streaks appeared, faintly at first, then slightly brighter, like a pair of angel wings peeking through some wondrous celestial realm.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The initiative is grounded in six research domains: Comprehension & Agency: AI systems that support, rather than replace, critical thinking and reasoning.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are various issues in the business world, but not every issue will fall within your domain of responsibility or expertise.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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