brown study

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  1. study
  2. muse
  3. retrospection
  4. introspection
  5. trance
  6. reverie
  7. reflection
  8. meditation
Noun
  • Earlier this month, a study published in Science by researchers at the Scripps Research Institute showed that a single mutation in the virus strain spreading among dairy herds could switch its preference from bird to human receptors.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While the researchers intend to determine the optimal dietary intake of magnesium in future studies, Deo says a low daily intake is any amount below 300 mg per day.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Fortuna, the goddess of fortune and luck, serves as the muse for this exquisite piece, seamlessly blending elegance with the whims of fate.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • By his final run for the project, in October, the all-too-familiar streets of his neighborhood had become a prison of his own creation, the stickman equal parts muse and tyrant.
    Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of muse
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  • The key to meaningful retrospection is to keep it simple and focused.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But the subsequent string of disruptions in her personal life made retrospection less appealing.
    Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of retrospection
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  • Also, practicing things like introspection while alone can be valuable into adulthood.
    Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Edwards' 9-minute reflection on why contemporary life feels inherently wrong has prompted introspection and discussion about the nature of modern living in the comments.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of introspection
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  • As her sleeping trances increase in intensity, the town’s physician Dr. Sievers (played by Ralph Ineson) recommends using one of Ellen’s corsets to tie her to the bed.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Suddenly, your gaze snaps away, and you’re trapped in the trance of the beautiful stranger.
    Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of trance
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  • This moment of reverie in her essay is soon undercut by an encounter with a stalker.
    Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Just watching this thing is a haunting reverie set to some of Trent Reznor and Atticus’s lush score.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of reverie
Noun
  • While her snappy lyrics structure these songs of reflection and self-care, her deep arsenal of flows, intonations, and melodies bring them to life. 7.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
  • These intentional rituals create moments of reflection and stillness in your day. 4.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflection
Noun
  • Try incorporating mindfulness meditation, regular therapy sessions or mental health check-ins into your routine.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some kids may find journaling or drawing to express their feelings helpful as well, if yoga or meditation are too low energy.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of meditation
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