horizon

Definition of horizonnext
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as in skyline
the space surrounding the earth They saw some birds just on the horizon. The couple drove off towards the horizon.

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Recent Examples of horizon Users can tap a credit or debit card, pay $1 and then choose one of five investment time horizons between 25 and 35 years. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 With Digital Product Passport (DPP) looming on the EU’s horizon, brands need more than good intentions. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 In fact, investors with long time horizons might even consider bumping up their contribution rate to their 401(k) plan, said Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist at Morningstar. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026 June 21 – July 22 A brave horizon calls for thoughtful steps. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horizon
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Noun
  • While the layouts differ among the homes, the great rooms all sport 10-foot ceilings and walls of windows that frame the Detroit skyline.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
  • While some rooms face Dumbo, the real reason to venture to this waterfront location is the skyline.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Calls for unity imply that there’s a divide, but attendees had varying views on its scope and cause.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
  • In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That work continued Wednesday as new photos by the Associated Press show the site of the former East Wing bustling with activity as cranes stretched toward the sky.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Kelly made it 3-0 with a two-out flyball that landed just out of the reach of a lunging Trout in shallow right-center for a two-run single.
    CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Streamers continue to dominate the digital distribution market with rising monthly subscription fees, more consumers choosing subscriptions with ads, and platforms expanding their global reach.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the kind of misrepresentations experienced by Tkachuk and Harris aren’t within the ambit of intimate imagery laws.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • When infused with the power of a rising hegemon, those men were capable of actions that expanded their empire’s ambit.
    Alfred McCoy, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.
    Raphael Fonseca, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Several fall in the healthcare realm.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Mamdani didn't take kindly to the Nassau County executive's incursion into his domain, CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reported.
    Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Technical fluency without domain fluency produces impressive demos and disappointing results.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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