horizonless

adjective

hə-ˈrī-zᵊn-ləs How to pronounce horizonless (audio)
Definition of horizonlessnext
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits a horizonless array of opportunities for a young, ambitious person at the new company

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Recent Examples of horizonless The world of this Macbeth feels as horizonless as the king-to-be’s prospects. — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizonless
  1. infinite
  2. endless
Adjective
  • For one thing, social media has gotten far less social since the advent of engagement algorithms and infinite scroll.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Christ Jesus revealed the true nature of God as infinite good and the true nature of His children as spiritual, reflecting God’s qualities.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of infinite
Adjective
  • While snug, these one-person rooms pack endless character between their four walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Platforms harvest data on kids’ habits, moods, ages, genders, emotional states, and vulnerabilities and produce endless content and ads that keep users hooked.
    — Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of endless

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“Horizonless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizonless. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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