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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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.
—Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The Grammy telecast, which was held less than a month after the wildfires broke out on Jan. 7, included several segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2025
So, awareness of the buffer zone has always had an impact on ball-strike calls.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Some examples include attention to detail, pattern recognition, memory, spatial awareness, and deep focus to name a few.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 1 May 2025
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Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The Grammy telecast, which was held less than a month after the wildfires broke out on Jan. 7, included several segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2025
So, awareness of the buffer zone has always had an impact on ball-strike calls.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Some examples include attention to detail, pattern recognition, memory, spatial awareness, and deep focus to name a few.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 1 May 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 9 May. 2025.
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