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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Examples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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The resulting film feels very much like a personal meditation on these past 25 years of profound change in China.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
This annual festival features live music performances, art displays and vendors, regional craft brews and wines, organic food offerings and mindful spaces for yoga and meditation including tree and hammock lounges.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
This annual festival features live music performances, art displays and vendors, regional craft brews and wines, organic food offerings and mindful spaces for yoga and meditation including tree and hammock lounges.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 23 May. 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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