as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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Recent Examples of consciousness
At a time when we are flooded with texts, rants and A.I. slop, a poem occupies a quieter, less commodified corner of your consciousness.
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The changing complexion of his voters has emboldened Trump to try a new direction, away from race consciousness and toward individual merit.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
Right now, very few cannabis brands have penetrated the public consciousness outside of industry circles.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
For those who are allergic to peanuts, even a miniscule amount might trigger a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, which causes difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat or tongue, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The changing complexion of his voters has emboldened Trump to try a new direction, away from race consciousness and toward individual merit.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
Right now, very few cannabis brands have penetrated the public consciousness outside of industry circles.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
For those who are allergic to peanuts, even a miniscule amount might trigger a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, which causes difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat or tongue, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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Safety concerns are indifferent to days of the week, and increased awareness of the general and hunting public of each other’s presence and enjoyment of the outdoors are already well established in the state.—
Brandon Gleason,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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For instance, if your audience likes sports, launching ads during popular events can be a way to increase both brand awareness and sales even though the metrics will be hard to measure.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Plus, no matter who's involved, humans have a natural tendency to pay close attention to danger and threats, especially if those threats have lurked without detection for so long.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Today, consumers are paying close attention to how and where public companies conduct business.—
Vidya Plainfield,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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These women deserve our appreciation and stemming from that, the planet deserves our mindfulness too.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That all says nothing of Six Senses’s integration across their guest experience at every property, with centering and sensory services spanning these six staples: sleep, eat, spa, move, mindfulness, and grow.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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