contemplation
noun
the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.
contemplations
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pluralof contemplation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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First, pessimism is the natural state for any contemplations of peace in the Middle East.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2025
Although it taps into the same aimlessness that fuels the other tracks on “Nacarile,” iLe considers it one of the more “hopeful” contemplations.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2023
Some have lots of blood and some are deep contemplations of the future of humanity — and some have both.
From The Verge ● May 20, 2022
Schubert’s contemplations of mortality are thus not limited to the initial movement as the essay suggests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2020
In such interdimensional contemplations, we need not be restricted to two dimensions.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
