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contemplation

[kon-tuhm-pley-shuhn, -tem-] / ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm- /




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The opening “Waiting Around” is a solid distillation of his strengths, with attractive seesaw chords and a melody that lingers slightly behind the beat, conveying the uncertainty and contemplation of the lyrics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month and is a time of deep spiritual discipline and contemplation of one’s relationship with God.

From Seattle Times

“In every museum, you want a place that you recognize and come back to, a place where you can have a moment of epiphany, a moment of contemplation,” Biesenbach said.

From New York Times

“What Color Is Divine Light?” invites contemplation; the museum is also holding several interfaith and performance programs and encouraging quiet reflection in the space.

From Washington Post

So much of life too is speculation, reflection and daydream — the contemplation of multiple possibilities and even the embodiment of multiple selves.

From Los Angeles Times