contemplation
noun
con·tem·pla·tion
ˌkän-təm-ˈplā-shən 
-ˌtem-
1
a
: concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion
b
: a state of mystical awareness of God's being
2
: an act of considering with attention : study
made the decision after much contemplation
3
: the act of regarding steadily
was lost in quiet contemplation of the scene
4
: intention, expectation
"A considerable crime is in contemplation."—
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Examples of contemplation in a Sentence
contemplation of the meaning of life
He goes to the forest to spend time in contemplation of nature.
She was lost in quiet contemplation of the scene.
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The collection reflects an approach where art and landscape coexist to nurture a sense of calm and contemplation.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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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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.
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Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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“Contemplation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contemplation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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contemplation
noun
con·tem·pla·tion
ˌkänt-əm-ˈplā-shən
ˌkän-ˌtem-
1
: the act of thinking about spiritual things : meditation
2
: the act of looking at or thinking about something steadily
3
: a looking ahead to some future event : anticipation
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