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contemplation

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




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It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“If the first movie was contemplation — a boy exploring a new world — and the second one is a war movie, this one is a thriller. It is action-packed and tense. More muscular.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

His art, recently celebrated in landmark exhibitions that brought together almost all of his surviving works, also invites contemplation in intimate, vest-pocket shows that allow more intimate contact with the painter’s stunning pictorial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

He added that the burning of the coat suggested that there had been a contemplation of avoiding responsibility, describing it as an "appalling decision".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Harry scowled after her for a moment, then continued his contemplation of the darkening sky.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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