meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən 
1
: a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2
: the act or process of meditating
the meditation out of which this novel has come—
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She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
The director illustrates much of this through long, patient takes, often keeping distance with interjections of a slow push in towards Lee’s face, studying him in meditation as the the sounds of the natural world quietly score the scene, as though the two are in communion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
The program includes consultations, meditation, massage, chakra balancing, sound healing and more.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Art, sports, and meditation serve as outlets for stress, and may help your child learn to handle situations more calmly.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən
: the act or an instance of meditating
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