as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
In parts of Florida, for example, some agricultural soils contain phosphorus concentrations more than 10 times above levels considered sufficient for healthy plant growth.
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Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The state ranks fifth in Fortune 500 concentration per capita.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
With a modest 10% concentration of vitamin C, this serum is easy for sensitive, breakout-prone skin to tolerate, while vitamin B5 helps calm redness and irritation for smoother, more even-looking skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
The job requires a trooper’s full concentration.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
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Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The state ranks fifth in Fortune 500 concentration per capita.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
With a modest 10% concentration of vitamin C, this serum is easy for sensitive, breakout-prone skin to tolerate, while vitamin B5 helps calm redness and irritation for smoother, more even-looking skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
The job requires a trooper’s full concentration.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for concentration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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These retreats have been designed around the island’s five unique seasons (springrise being the fifth) and include mindful cold-water immersions in the Baltic, aquatic movement sessions, and, of course, sauna rituals.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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This immersion will underscore what drew Saint Laurent and his circle—including Talitha Getty—to the city in the first place.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ebrahimi’s death has also renewed attention on the case of another Iranian boxer, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, who is on death row.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The incident heightened national attention on aviation safety in 2025, with many people questioning whether flying was safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, fiber, fat, and protein can slow down the absorption of carbs.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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And some medications—including corticosteroids (like prednisone) and certain weight-loss drugs (like Orlistat)—can reduce vitamin D absorption.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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