How to Use meditative in a Sentence

meditative

adjective
Definition of meditativenext
Synonyms for meditativenext
  • This is a meditative stroll—not a hike or run—under the canopy of trees in the woods near my house.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The spoken word pieces enhance the meditative feel of the set, says Mr. Poster.
    — Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2022
  • Though the last of the nuns left in 1912, there remains a sense of cloistered, meditative peace.
    — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
  • And along the way they were comforted by the meditative refuge offered by the AT, as it’s known.
    — Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The onus, now, is on you to find the meditative and/or contemplative in what’s in front of you.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2022
  • The whole episode is a meditative beat for the second season and for Marcus’s life.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 June 2023
  • Such a pleasant way to wind down at night with the soft reading light and a lovely way to rise with the 'sun' and meditative flute.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The whirling sound of the hair dryer felt soothing, its monotone hum putting me in a calm, meditative state.
    — Andrea Aliseda, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The process is meant to be fun and creative—even meditative—plus there’s plenty of inspo out there.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2024
  • This isn’t the cheap, fast-food browse of the scroll but, rather, something more meditative, more nutritious.
    — Max Norman, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022
  • The whole thing felt oddly meditative. Squint into the brush.
    — Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The sun aligning with Pluto puts you in a meditative state.
    — USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
  • Recipes are set on the page with plenty of white space, giving the book a meditative quality.
    — Deborah Reid, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • Some people may find that hands-on creation puts them in a meditative state, as well, Dr. Bilder says.
    — Julia Ries, SELF, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Karleigh Webb, who built the meditative labyrinth at KCC, is a frequent visitor to the site.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Here's a new way to celebrate Star Wars Day: Become one with the meditative force.
    — Maria Jimenez Moya, USA TODAY, 4 May 2022
  • The concert day starts at 9 a.m. with a meditative concerto and can run to 10 p.m. or later.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022
  • The Zen garden — a meditative space near the entrance with lush trees, shrubs and sand — was unplanted and strewn with weeds, safety cones and trash bags.
    — New York Times, 15 Apr. 2022
  • The result, a meditative blend of history and travelogue (complete with QR codes that link to the recordings), brings the soundscape of the desert to life.
    — The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Advertisement Over the course of an hour, a Courage line stander is almost in a meditative state.
    — Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
  • His vocals are so catchy and meditative, and the production and beats are perfect.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Finger labyrinths are handheld and allow the user to trace the path with their finger to induce a meditative state.
    — Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
  • Shim turned down the mood, leading the group in a meditative chant, instructing the singles to hold hands and gaze into each other’s eyes.
    — Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Trust me, the meditative soaking did wonders for my quads.
    — Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
  • There’s something very peaceful and cozy and calming and meditative about taking things out of a box.
    — Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
  • The song comes in hot with rage at Christian hypocrisy, before splitting into a meditative self-love mantra.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The echoes of the tools, which maintain a steady rhythm, create a sacred atmosphere, almost like a meditative space.
    — Makiko Awata, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The music, by turns meditative and frisky, reminds us that for all the madcap high jinks, something vital is at stake.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
  • But this band is an ultra-modern mix of hard post-bop, witchy electronics and meditative krautrock.
    — August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
  • But these exquisite paintings and collages are meditative: Johnson eschews words and symbols for shapes that are soulful and calm.
    — The New Yorker, 14 June 2024

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