: a mantra consisting of the sound \ˈōm\ and used in contemplation of ultimate reality
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al, 1 Sep. 2023
The hamsa, the eye, and the om, the most powerful protection symbols.
—Vulture, 18 Mar. 2022
The considerable frozen section is a go-to for hard-to-source items like jute leaves, cha-om leaf shoots and krachai, a wild ginger root used in many Thai dishes.
—Lauren McDowell, Chron, 17 Aug. 2022
Future Islands was originally formed in 2006 and consists of Herring on vocals, Gerrit Welmers om keyboard and programming, William Cashion on bass and guitars, and Michael Lowry on drums.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 June 2022
These days Baby Archie could get his om on at an even earlier age, thanks to the proliferation of baby-and-me studios like Love Child in New York.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 May 2019
Nothing like a few sun salutations and oms to start the day.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2018
Get your om on in the Yoga Room, which offers free loaner mats and cleansing wipes, also in 3 (access is free).
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2016
Noun
Josh Williams gained 121 om 10 carries and two touchdowns.
—al, 1 Sep. 2023
The hamsa, the eye, and the om, the most powerful protection symbols.
—Vulture, 18 Mar. 2022
The considerable frozen section is a go-to for hard-to-source items like jute leaves, cha-om leaf shoots and krachai, a wild ginger root used in many Thai dishes.
—Lauren McDowell, Chron, 17 Aug. 2022
Future Islands was originally formed in 2006 and consists of Herring on vocals, Gerrit Welmers om keyboard and programming, William Cashion on bass and guitars, and Michael Lowry on drums.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 June 2022
These days Baby Archie could get his om on at an even earlier age, thanks to the proliferation of baby-and-me studios like Love Child in New York.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 May 2019
Nothing like a few sun salutations and oms to start the day.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2018
Get your om on in the Yoga Room, which offers free loaner mats and cleansing wipes, also in 3 (access is free).
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2016
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“Om.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/om. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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