ruminations

noun

Definition of ruminationsnext
plural of rumination
as in meditations

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  1. reflections
  2. considerations
  3. deliberations
Noun
  • This version merges personal reflections with a tribute to cultural heritage.
    Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Adding these vintage mirrors is a great way to infuse personality into your space while making the room feel more open with their reflections.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of reflections
Noun
  • Finally, responsible use and cost management are crucial considerations.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is a function of pricing/packaging, the incumbent IT management stack, scaling and performance considerations.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • While the committee deliberations are not made public, the number of Broadway venues participating in light dimmings is generally viewed as reflecting the honoree’s influence, career span and even how recent a Broadway career has been.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • During the deliberations, the commission called for the creation of a council district with a majority-Latino population in the west Valley.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deliberations
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