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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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The models struggled with spatial reasoning, and some showed a lack of awareness of their own constraints—including one model that repeatedly piloted itself down a flight of stairs.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Grounded in a model that links psychological well-being to ecological well-being, CPA-NA helps clinicians integrate climate awareness into their practice and communities.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Rose hopes her partnership with Postpartum Care USA will help raise awareness about postpartum depression and the resources available through PPCUSA.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2025.
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