absentmindedness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absentmindedness
Noun
  • Perhaps this is particularly noticeable because the thematic preoccupations of the film are so trite.
    Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Are the themes in this movie in any way a reflection of your own preoccupations?
    Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The key here is to wait for the toothpaste to completely dry; doing so allows for maximum stain absorption.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This extra shock absorption is perfect for long runs and walks or for spending all day on your feet.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This character development does not really land, however, and Mersault becomes increasingly hazy, disappearing into a cloud of abstraction in the third act.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Vibe coding, as coined by AI expert Andrej Karpathy, is the next abstraction layer.
    Somdip Dey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The short film, commissioned and distributed by WePresent, won the Academy Award for best live action short film in 2022 and served as a meditation on belonging and rising intolerance.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Yoga, Zumba, aqua conditioning, meditation, group fitness classes, and personal training sessions are also available.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Absentmindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absentmindedness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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