advertence

noun

ad-ˈvər-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce advertence (audio)
Definition of advertencenext
as in awareness
a state of being aware a greater advertence to the feelings of others is what that insensitive clod needs

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  1. awareness
  2. attention
  3. mindfulness
Noun
  • The national spotlight on the area since Guthrie’s disappearance has in turn led to a greater public awareness about the many people who go missing or die in the sprawling desert and reveals just how many families are also searching for answers.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Those who have gathered in pink say the show of support is not an endorsement of what happened, but a stand for maternal mental health awareness and for mothers suffering from postpartum conditions.
    — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • One of the only signs of the trial that has drawn international attention was on a set of 14 video screens that lay out all of the cases to be heard in the building each day.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • After a thorough cleanse and gua sha to encourage lymphatic drainage, Galina smooths on a cooling mask and leaves it to work its magic while turning her attention to my scalp.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Partnering with Natura Bissé, their spa focuses on advanced skincare and outdoor activities like beach mindfulness and yoga.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Berlin said patients also participate in mindfulness, which is integral for healing.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mindfulness
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“Advertence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertence. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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