as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
he was clearly in a musing mood, and did not feel like talking just then
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Recent Examples of musing
John Ruwitch, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump isn’t even back in the White House quite yet, but already his public musings are reshaping the global political landscape.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
This is the perfect time to tap into your musings and explore new hobbies and activities that bring you joy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Whereas the ailing thespian in Bergman’s black-and-white thriller grows increasingly hostile in response to her caretaker’s constant musings, the bond between Almodóvar’s protagonists tightens as Ingrid listens to Martha contemplate life and death.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
As with her musings on the lockdown, Soft Burial will get a fresh audience beyond the reach of China's censors when it is published in English (also translated by Berry) by Columbia University Press in March.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump isn’t even back in the White House quite yet, but already his public musings are reshaping the global political landscape.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
This is the perfect time to tap into your musings and explore new hobbies and activities that bring you joy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Whereas the ailing thespian in Bergman’s black-and-white thriller grows increasingly hostile in response to her caretaker’s constant musings, the bond between Almodóvar’s protagonists tightens as Ingrid listens to Martha contemplate life and death.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musing
Adjective
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Still, the movie ends on a note of melancholy self-reckoning that lingers.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Over Martin’s delicate playing, her aching rasp resonated to the rafters, a melancholy shudder that still sounded comforting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The monks will participate in a variety of activities open to the public, including rituals, ceremonies and lectures on Tibetan meditation, philosophy, art and culture, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Combined with practices like mindfulness meditation, yoga, and massage therapy, retreats help participants significantly lower stress levels.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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School Board members are now pondering the idea of asking voters for another bond in the future.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Dec. 2024
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There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Savvy hotelier Jayson Seidman purchased the Italianate mansion (built by architect Thomas Sully in 1883) in 2019 and, in a thoughtful overhaul, created a true city living room.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This is followed by solitary Bible study and contemplation.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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At the other end of Eilean Mòr, past a mossy Celtic cross standing like a lighthouse at the island’s tallest point, Sandy showed us the Cave of Saint Cormac, its opening hardly more than four feet high, where eighth-century monks used to retreat for periods of secluded contemplation.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For instance, a depressed person may feel better in terms of their energy and sleep, but still have negative, ruminating thoughts.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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People filled comment sections for videos and posts about the shooting with unsympathetic replies, pointing out UnitedHealthcare’s reputation for denying claims, and ruminating on how much suffering Thompson was responsible for at the helm of the company.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Pete was a gentle spirit, creative, inquisitive, and reflective.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The numbers are reflective of the historic season delivered by Barkely, who, in his first year since leaving the Giants, totaled 15 touchdowns in the regular seasons and has five more in the playoffs.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The cruelty around him also powers these homesick reveries.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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At the start of creating A Complicated Woman, Taylor felt alienated from her own feelings – a strange paradox, perhaps, for an artist who has never minced her lyrics and one whose powerful live shows, for many, feel like akin to a spiritual reverie.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Musing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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