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
But moving quickly became a challenge as Trump and his MAGA base started sparring over the Justice Department's Epstein case file review, a fight that spilled into the halls of Congress and took Republicans' attention away from the impending spending vote.
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The Record-Telegram declared that no other probate case in the history of the Southwest had attracted so much attention.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Both Larson and Bronin came to the public’s attention by discarding deference.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Other issues such as the Iran strike commanded far more attention.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The Record-Telegram declared that no other probate case in the history of the Southwest had attracted so much attention.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Both Larson and Bronin came to the public’s attention by discarding deference.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Other issues such as the Iran strike commanded far more attention.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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While stereo tracks can sound very good, none had the same clarity, punch, or immersion of their Dolby Atmos counterparts.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Noun
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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In an unprecedented diplomatic gesture, the United Kingdom’s royal family will welcome President Donald Trump for a second state visit this fall.—
Brendan Rascius
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Witnesses described two identical incidents in which a man approached two children, ages 4 and 6, and made inappropriate gestures at them before being chased away by witnesses, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The party was especially popular in the West and South, appealing to farmers by objecting to the concentration of wealth and economic power.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ranking focused on mean household income, a choice that typically emphasizes the concentration of wealth rather than median income, which can be substantially lower and less influenced by outliers.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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As Wolf says, cannabis hospitality’s future belongs to those who serve purpose, not novelty — building a new kind of travel rooted in mindfulness, connection and place.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Plus, use your stress management score, nightly sleep score, and on-wrist mindfulness sessions to monitor and improve your mental health.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Its roots are Cuban, with its impeccable production — courtesy of husband Emilio Estefan Jr. — bringing yesterday and today to the forefront through the voice of Latin music’s original groundbreaking diva.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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The documentary features historic film footage of America’s first female soldiers courtesy of the National Archives and rare photos from family archives.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and lead to serious complications affecting the eyes, heart, kidneys, and feet.1 1.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Indeed, this new drive from the Taiwanese memory products brand offers two ways to keep your precious files from prying eyes.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
15 July 2025
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Some facilities report workers staying home out of fear, while others scramble to fill shifts with little notice.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The first notice came in the form of an executive order.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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