Synonyms for horizon
həˈraɪ zənhori·zon

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1. horizon, apparent horizon, visible horizon, sensible horizon, skylinenoun

   the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

   Synonyms:
   skyline, sensible horizon, celestial horizon, purview, apparent horizon, view, visible horizon

2. horizon, view, purviewnoun

   the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated

   "It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge"

   Synonyms:
   scene, prospect, view, thought, eyeshot, apparent horizon, aspect, visible horizon, purview, opinion, vista, skyline, sentiment, perspective, position, celestial horizon, persuasion, sight, survey, panorama, sensible horizon

3. horizonnoun

   a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land

   Synonyms:
   skyline, celestial horizon, apparent horizon, visible horizon, sensible horizon, purview, view

4. horizon, celestial horizonnoun

   the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth

   Synonyms:
   skyline, sensible horizon, celestial horizon, purview, apparent horizon, view, visible horizon

Matched Categories

1. • Great Circle
   • Line
   • Perspective
   • Profile
   • Range
   • Stratum

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1. List of paraphrases for "horizon":

   horizonte, 'horizon, horizons, skyline, term, sight, offing, over-the-horizon, prospect

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1. Gavin Parry:

   Things are very central-bank driven at the moment, japan Inc. has reported its earnings and with no other catalysts on the horizon investors are going to remain very focused on what central banks are doing.

2. Jeremy Douglas:

   Wildlife and timber trafficking is also an emergency, extinction is on the horizon.

3. Jeff Davidson:

   How many times in the last year have you gotten up before the sun makes its way over that distant eastern horizon and witnessed the actual dawning of a new day? It is illuminating. It is inspiring. It is breathtaking.

4. Curtis Wilkie:

   I can't remember it being any gloomier for Democrats in the South than it is today, the party has been demonized by Republicans. It's very bleak. I just don't see anything good for them on the horizon.

5. Russia Jon Huntsman:

   Today the race was called, and we accept the will of the people, as is our tradition as Americans. The visions put forward for Utah were very different, and regret that I will not be leading the efforts in moving us towards a new horizon, public service is in our blood and whatever our next chapter may hold, I am confident we will find a way to continue to contribute to the good of our community. God bless the Great State of Utah.