1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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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
While many people typically recover on their own within a few days, diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration that requires medical attention.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 May 2025
All About the 2002 Sack Mitch further accuses Wright of adding falsehoods to her lawsuits to drive media attention.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 May 2025
While Khalil’s case drew international attention, Abdalla has had to grapple with the anxieties of learning to be a mother.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Reframe what could be an awkward moment as an opportunity to include the other person, shifting attention away from your memory lapse.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 May 2025
All About the 2002 Sack Mitch further accuses Wright of adding falsehoods to her lawsuits to drive media attention.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 May 2025
While Khalil’s case drew international attention, Abdalla has had to grapple with the anxieties of learning to be a mother.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Reframe what could be an awkward moment as an opportunity to include the other person, shifting attention away from your memory lapse.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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For Yoshizawa, the immersion in Kabuki’s traditions required exceptional commitment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Unscripted events and largely unnamed characters emerge organically from the director’s offscreen prompts and the men’s immersion in the life of the camp where much of the movie takes place.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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This approach is not a replacement for therapy, but rather a first line of defense in emotional awareness.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Small shifts in awareness such as paying attention to body language, asking first or simply waiting for the right moment can be the difference between discomfort and feeling understood.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Noun
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In fact, in a moving gesture, Leo offered to continue the blessing that the late Pope Francis started from the same balcony the day before his death.—
Raúl E. Zegarra,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Rather, there’s a mutually healing trajectory to this strange, secretive summer of playing house, and Petzold observes its gradual onset in fine details of gesture, expression and domestic routine — and its lapses when people fall intermittently out of character.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Monthly average carbon dioxide concentration at Mauna Loa (top panel) and annual financial support for the Scripps CO2 program (bottom panel), adjusted for inflation to US dollars in 2007.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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The powerful peel utilizes a concentration of 30% glycolic acid to dissolve dead skin cells, dirt, oil, and more to reveal a smoother, dazzling complexion.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
9 May 2025
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VCs wedge in mindfulness sessions between morning pitch meetings.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Even small changes, like a daily walk or practicing mindfulness, may make a significant difference.—
Dr. Donald Tavakoli,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Published on May 21, 2025 By Jaclyn Trop Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac The model is a four-door hatchback presenting a mid-century modern aesthetic.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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Their only early scoring was courtesy of back-to-back two-out doubles from Freeman and Smith in the bottom of the fourth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Also, keep an eye on team president Michael Winger retaining Richaun Holmes and using his combination of light partial guarantee and $13.3-million full salary to facilitate a trade.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Once submitted, a claimant may not take any legal action within 120 days after filing the notice unless the city denies the claim and provides notice before the 120 days expire.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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Only a handful of studies remain in the pipeline from the agency's injury prevention researchers that had been authored before layoff notices were delivered on April 1, the employee said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
16 May 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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