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
Hargitay wasn't in attendance for the Knicks' win, which took place at the Spurs' home court in San Antonio.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Former world leaders in attendance included former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
—Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Former Knicks were in attendance, including Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony, Latrell Sprewell, Larry Johnson, Amar’e Stoudemire, Allan Houston, Stephon Marbury, John Starks and Walt Frazier to help celebrate the team’s first title in over half a century.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Representatives of the world of sports were in attendance, from Dwyane Wade to Billie Jean King.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Former world leaders in attendance included former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
—Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Former Knicks were in attendance, including Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony, Latrell Sprewell, Larry Johnson, Amar’e Stoudemire, Allan Houston, Stephon Marbury, John Starks and Walt Frazier to help celebrate the team’s first title in over half a century.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Representatives of the world of sports were in attendance, from Dwyane Wade to Billie Jean King.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendance
Noun
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If attention arrives fast, share credit and keep momentum steady by choosing the next clear milestone.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Blackouts have lasted up to 20 hours a day and have restricted access to health services, transportation and education.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Ecumenical Hunger Program did administer a Family Sustainability Program that was started during COVID that provided financial assistance to families in need in our community.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Families that have been priced out of the market are able to use Habitat’s below-market interest rate loans and down payment assistance.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendance. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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