as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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Recent Examples of consciousness
In football, the tragedies for Torino in 1949, Manchester United in 1958, Zambia in 1993 and Chapecoense in 2016 are etched into the sporting consciousness.
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Heat stroke victims could have more worrisome symptoms, including high body temperature, altered mental state, confusion, a fast and stroke pulse and even loss of consciousness.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
However, popular culture can’t fully explain why summer camps hold such a nostalgic and almost obsessive place in the nation’s collective consciousness.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The barrage of body blows to the collective consciousness is exhausting.
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Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Heat stroke victims could have more worrisome symptoms, including high body temperature, altered mental state, confusion, a fast and stroke pulse and even loss of consciousness.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
However, popular culture can’t fully explain why summer camps hold such a nostalgic and almost obsessive place in the nation’s collective consciousness.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The barrage of body blows to the collective consciousness is exhausting.
—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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The most obvious factor being that the games are being played in the US, Canada and Mexico, which raises Americans’ overall awareness and puts matches in far more favorable TV windows.
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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To find relief, many people turn to therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, support groups, mindfulness practices or medication.
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Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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