New Thought

American

noun

a system of doctrine and practice originating in the 19th century and stressing the power of thought to control physical and mental events.

New Thought British

noun

a movement interested in spiritual healing and the power of constructive thinking

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

New Thoughter noun
New Thoughtist noun

Etymology

Origin of New Thought

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Outside, a new thought occurred to him.

From Literature

Then, as if a new thought had just struck him, he added, "Full of what?"

From Literature

Her eyes get big and her brows go up-up-up, and I know a new thought is dawning on her.

From Literature

When Vinicius muttered "I'm going to leave this team" as he was replaced in Sunday's El Clasico win, it wasn't a new thought.

From BBC

Then, write down positive affirmations that challenge your old fear and give you permission to think of a new thought that will serve you.

From Salon

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023