horizon
noun
ho·ri·zon
hə-ˈrī-zᵊn 
1
a
: the line where the earth seems to meet the sky : the apparent junction of earth and sky
sailing toward the horizon
b
: the great circle on the celestial sphere formed by the intersection of the celestial sphere with a plane tangent to the earth's surface at an observer's position see azimuth illustration
c
: range of perception or experience
broaden your horizons
d
: something that might be attained
opening up new horizons in the field of cancer research
2
a
geology
: a natural soil layer deposited at a particular time usually identified by distinctive fossils
b
geology
: any of the reasonably distinct layers of soil or its underlying material in a vertical section of land
c
anthropology
: a cultural area or level of development indicated by separated groups of artifacts
Examples of horizon in a Sentence
We sailed toward the horizon.
The sun rose slowly over the eastern horizon.
These discoveries have opened up new horizons in the field of cancer research.
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Regardless, Jiang hopes that China’s new filmmakers will continue expanding their horizons.
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Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Younger investors with a longer time horizon may be able to take on more risk by investing in higher-growth assets like stocks, while those nearing retirement might prefer more stable investments like bonds.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
If the point of travel is to expand your horizons, there are worse places to wind up than the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Reeves also said the debt rule would be met on a three-year rolling basis, rather than the previous five-year rolling horizon.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
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Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Younger investors with a longer time horizon may be able to take on more risk by investing in higher-growth assets like stocks, while those nearing retirement might prefer more stable investments like bonds.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
If the point of travel is to expand your horizons, there are worse places to wind up than the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Reeves also said the debt rule would be met on a three-year rolling basis, rather than the previous five-year rolling horizon.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horizon. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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horizon
noun
ho·ri·zon
ˈhə-ˈrīz-ᵊn
1
: the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky
2
: the limit or range of a person's outlook or experience
reading broadens our horizons
3
: a distinct layer of soil or its underlying material in a vertical section of land
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