Musing and Recollection

Musing

Musing noun - A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.

Recollection and musing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recollection" instead a noun "Musing".

Nearby Words: muse, mused, musingly

Recollection

Recollection noun - The power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced.
Usage example: the gradual recollection of that long-ago romance brought back both happy and painful feelings
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Synonyms for Recollection

Musing and recollection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Musing" instead a noun "Recollection".

Both words in one sentence

  • Over the course of seven years (1709-1716), he had dictated every personal thought, recollection, anecdote or philosophical musing Tsunetomo had.
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