New Thought

American  

noun

1. a system of doctrine and practice originating in the 19th century and stressing the power of thought to control physical and mental events.

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New Thought British  

noun

1. a movement interested in spiritual healing and the power of constructive thinking

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Other Word Forms

• New Thoughter noun
• New Thoughtist noun

Etymology

Origin of New Thought

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

When Vinicius muttered "I'm going to leave this team" as he was replaced in Sunday's El Clasico win, it wasn't a new thought.

From BBC

Then, write down positive affirmations that challenge your old fear and give you permission to think of a new thought that will serve you.

From Salon

He added that the Genie Script's promotional videos seemed to draw on "New Thought" religious belief, which has its roots in late 19th Century America and has influenced some parts of Christianity through the so-called prosperity gospel.

From BBC

The agent could “see” part of the grid in the direction it was facing, and the first component used that “visual” information as well as the mission and the agent’s previous thoughts to create a new thought, such “open blue door to explore” or “go to purple box.”

From Science Magazine

That vision was lauded as the height of his legacy, but supporters like Larry Reid, one of Pearson’s friends in the New Thought religious movement, say that it’s an incomplete picture of the man who lived 20 years in spiritual exile from the same community he raised up.

From Seattle Times