attendance

noun

Definition of attendancenext
as in attention
the condition of being attentive and ready to help The parents' attendance to their children's needs was remarkable.

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Recent Examples of attendance Her attendance at the VMAs marks her first appearance at the show since marrying Travis Kelce. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Their home attendance dipped slightly from 2025 (2,925,823) to ’26 (2,856,810). — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 The turnout testified to the church’s lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Replace attendance and certification metrics with response speed, investigation and escalation quality, playbook execution and cross-functional coordination. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attendance
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  1. attention
  2. service
  3. assistance
Noun
  • While the Blue Demon induces perceptual disorientation, the Rooster privileges visual attention and the architectural discipline of gaze.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But while Antetokounmpo gets most of the attention as the Heat’s new star, Adebayo will again be relied on to be the team’s leader.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attention
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  • To battle the creatures, Kōichi will go back into fighter-pilot mode, but the services of Noriko will be called on as well.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of service
Noun
  • For more information or assistance registering, including scheduling an appointment, call the office of Miami-Dade Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis at 305-267-6377.
    — Angel Doval, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Head Start generally serves families at or below the federal poverty line, while childcare assistance programs in many states face waitlists and funding constraints.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistance

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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendance. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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