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—
Granville Hicks
Granville HicksExamples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Other stress-relievers, such as yoga, breath work, meditation, connecting to hobbies and people that support you and your wellbeing, are essential to living a life with less anxiety, and more positivity.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
People who watched comedy did not differ from the control group, but both the inspiring videos and the meditation significantly increased hope.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Other artists address psychological and ecological rupture, from Shirin Neshat’s haunting meditations on freedom to Sharbendu De’s visions of climate futures.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Those seeking a more contemplative experience might book a spot at the historic Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine for a meditation session in the serene gardens, a Hollywood favorite since its unveiling in 1950.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
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Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
People who watched comedy did not differ from the control group, but both the inspiring videos and the meditation significantly increased hope.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Other artists address psychological and ecological rupture, from Shirin Neshat’s haunting meditations on freedom to Sharbendu De’s visions of climate futures.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Those seeking a more contemplative experience might book a spot at the historic Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine for a meditation session in the serene gardens, a Hollywood favorite since its unveiling in 1950.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meditation
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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