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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

Then in the spirit of springtime renewal, thought-provoking plays like “John Proctor Is the Villain” and “Fences” will leave audiences in contemplation before festive summer item “Boop! The Musical” swoops in to lift spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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

“Yes, I suppose I would let them send me some if I were in your place,” he decided uncomfortably, after lapsing into troubled contemplation.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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