1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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Relevance
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2
as in awareness
a state of being aware
several mothers brought to the committee's attention the deplorable condition of the playground
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3
as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions
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Recent Examples of attention
With Dobbins back in the fold at a lower price point, Denver can now turn its attention to further spending at wide receiver, tight end and inside linebacker.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Far-right media personalities are adept at commanding attention with showmanship and swagger.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Yebba has the kind of voice that doesn’t typically have to compete for attention.
—Larisha Paul, VIBE.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This kind of open-ended, creative activity can hold a child’s attention far longer than many parents might expect.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Far-right media personalities are adept at commanding attention with showmanship and swagger.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Yebba has the kind of voice that doesn’t typically have to compete for attention.
—Larisha Paul, VIBE.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This kind of open-ended, creative activity can hold a child’s attention far longer than many parents might expect.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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This total immersion is impossible in the digital world, where glimpses to other lives are too fleeting to be deeply experienced.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, immersion heating also creates severe mechanical and thermal stress on materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Imaging, detection, and environmental monitoring tools The technology is particularly important for situational awareness in environments where human monitoring alone is insufficient due to scale, complexity, or safety risks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are, however, a few charming gestures towards camping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Small gestures could inspire major support from your community.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The measure, which passed unanimously, limits where new tobacco retailers in Aurora can locate — no closer than 1,500 feet to schools or 2,000 feet to another tobacco seller — in an attempt to prevent over-concentration of outlets in the city.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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And at least ten of those contained a concentration equivalent in humans to having had one or two drinks.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gitano Shala is the property's dedicated wellness space, offering weekly programming like yoga and mindfulness sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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After trying somatic shaking, people might be open to other stress-busting activities like mindfulness, yoga, or regular exercise, Langenecker says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Genuine courtesy strengthens your reputation across all spheres.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The show will still carry in NYC, courtesy of the Writers Guild of America East.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even the salads are worth notice, which is something not often said about a fish camp.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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After that discussion, notices will be mailed to customers.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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