mindfulness
noun
mind·ful·ness
ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being mindful
2
: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis
also
: such a state of awareness
Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence
his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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This includes providing resources to support meditation, mindfulness work or mental wellness.
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For more than 20 years, neuroscientists have been documenting how mindfulness meditation can help people cultivate calm and improve their mood, among other benefits.
—Mariah G. Schug, Scientific American, 27 June 2025
Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Additionally, some clients do well with gratitude meditations, which combine mindfulness exercises with words of appreciation.
—Rafael James, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For more than 20 years, neuroscientists have been documenting how mindfulness meditation can help people cultivate calm and improve their mood, among other benefits.
—Mariah G. Schug, Scientific American, 27 June 2025
Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Additionally, some clients do well with gratitude meditations, which combine mindfulness exercises with words of appreciation.
—Rafael James, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mindfulness
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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