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
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Examples of awareness in a Sentence
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
Recent Examples on the Web
For example, in 2018, filmmaker Jordan Peele produced a video for BuzzFeed that put Peele’s words into the mouth of former President Barack Obama, aiming to raise awareness of deepfakes.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 May 2024
The evening will aim to raise awareness and support for Everytown’s work combatting and preventing gun violence across the country.
—Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 May 2024
The evening will aim to raise awareness and support for Everytown’s work combatting and preventing gun violence across the country.
—Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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