awareness
noun
aware·ness
ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
promoting a heightened awareness of the problem
seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on
an acute awareness of subtle differences
They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.—
New Scientist
New ScientistThe alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …—Larry Diamond
Larry DiamondExamples of awareness in a Sentence
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The warnings also urged for lifejacket use, awareness of wind and tide, and labeling vessels with owner information in case of an emergency.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The warnings also urged for lifejacket use, awareness of wind and tide, and labeling vessels with owner information in case of an emergency.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Most of the legislation is related to insurance coverage for menopause care, awareness and education, clinician training or menopause in the workplace.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for awareness
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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