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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That’s partly attributable to a greater awareness of his business, Caring says, but more so a statement about the growth of luxury hospitality.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Startup car brands can go years between new model introductions, so Genesis needed a way to stay in the spotlight, growing awareness and excitement.
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Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.
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Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The December 2025 study behind the platform drew on more than 21,000 online interviews across the four new markets, measuring awareness, likeability and purchase intent for approximately 200 titles spanning anime, gaming, film, television, sports, music and creators.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Startup car brands can go years between new model introductions, so Genesis needed a way to stay in the spotlight, growing awareness and excitement.
—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.
—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The December 2025 study behind the platform drew on more than 21,000 online interviews across the four new markets, measuring awareness, likeability and purchase intent for approximately 200 titles spanning anime, gaming, film, television, sports, music and creators.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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