1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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2
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
This is based on first hand observation from a position directly between Smyrna airport in Nashville and the Memphis naval air station during the Second World War.
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Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
The glib protagonist sauntering through a narrative that never transcends his flippant observations; an emotional vampire who sucks the energy not only out of her friends but also the reader.
—Lucas Schaefer
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
In the fictional scenario, telescope observations detected an NEO, yielding a 72 percent chance of the object colliding with Earth in 2038.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
Studies and industry observations have shown a correlation between how often a business owner or executive is seen in the media and their company’s revenue.
—Luca Brinkhues, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for observation
Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
The glib protagonist sauntering through a narrative that never transcends his flippant observations; an emotional vampire who sucks the energy not only out of her friends but also the reader.
—Lucas Schaefer
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
In the fictional scenario, telescope observations detected an NEO, yielding a 72 percent chance of the object colliding with Earth in 2038.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
Studies and industry observations have shown a correlation between how often a business owner or executive is seen in the media and their company’s revenue.
—Luca Brinkhues, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for observation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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The group said that in order to pull attention away from the display of military grandeur, No Kings would specifically not demonstrate in Washington on Saturday, and instead host their largest demonstration in Philadelphia - the city known as the birthplace of America.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Far from being mere amenities, these elements are essential for reducing stress, improving treatment adherence and contributing to faster, more complete recovery.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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What are the requirements to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader? Being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader requires strict adherence to a series of rules.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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The buzzy week is an annual celebration raising awareness about the critical role pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other insects play in our ecosystems, and the urgent need to protect them.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Lewis Pugh, a long distance swimmer from England, braved the island's chilly waters in just a pair of speedos, a swim cap and goggles in a bid to raise awareness.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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In October 2024, Apple started to require identity verification for users sending more than $500 in total Apple Cash peer-to-peer transactions in line with anti-money laundering compliance.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Before coming to The Athletic, Weiss spent a decade working for the government, primarily as a compliance bank regulator.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Thursday's meeting took place in the Oval Office, not the Situation Room.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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The tiered subscription model allows users to pay $4.99 per month for unlimited texts on demand, $9.99 for capped access to voice notes and images, or $29.99 for unlimited VIP interaction.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Still, Hoffman praised Moster for expressing regret and called his return to Jewish observance a welcome, if incomplete, development.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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The end of the short trading week—U.S. markets were closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth—came as the White House said Thursday evening that President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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At its core, mindfulness is staying in the present, focusing on one’s thoughts, feelings and surroundings without judgment.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Researchers from the University of Surrey, England, revealed that mindfulness, sleep quality and alcohol consumption may link being a night owl with a greater risk of depression among young people.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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But beyond the surface-level cold water shock of the film’s brashness lies a story of societal problems writ large and a meditation on the dangers of conformity.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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This sharing means expressing their personality … but also a desire of conformity.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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