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as in meditation
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters
the decision to enter a monastery and to spend one's life in prayer and contemplation
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as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in contemplation of their children's college expenses, they started saving early
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Recent Examples of contemplation
The order, based on the teachings of St. Augustine, brings together the disciplines of contemplation and pastoral ministry.
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Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Most of what’s billed as art is actually brand activations designed for Instagram, not contemplation.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Following a meeting with the project coordinator, his initial apprehension turned to contemplation, and then questions.
—Naveen Rao, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Patrick gets worldwide parades and merchandising - a day estimated to add north of $7 billion to the US economy this coming Monday; Brigid gets quiet contemplation and handwoven rush crosses.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Most of what’s billed as art is actually brand activations designed for Instagram, not contemplation.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Following a meeting with the project coordinator, his initial apprehension turned to contemplation, and then questions.
—Naveen Rao, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Patrick gets worldwide parades and merchandising - a day estimated to add north of $7 billion to the US economy this coming Monday; Brigid gets quiet contemplation and handwoven rush crosses.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplation
Noun
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Maggie; or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar is a wry meditation on grief, healing, and reclaiming one’s identity.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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My skin care ritual is now infused with intention in each step, turning it into a little skin meditation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
19 May 2025
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After weeks of anticipation and at least one sellout on Dior.com, the product is finally back in stock.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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That’s why their launches feel more like wedding season than most other brands: full of anticipation, full of emotion, full of meaning.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Returning most of the team that won the 2024 Class 4A state title, Providence has dealt with large expectations all season.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Smith said during the playoffs his expectation is to be ready by training camp.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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“Contemplation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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