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
At one point, a golf cart drove through the throng and collected someone in need of medical attention.
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Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The security cabinet apparently paid little attention to this problem in setting its policy.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Finished in a shimmering red satin and embroidered with crystal detailing, the regal train commanded attention from every angle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
For more comfy sandals on sale that caught our attention, keep reading!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
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Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The security cabinet apparently paid little attention to this problem in setting its policy.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Finished in a shimmering red satin and embroidered with crystal detailing, the regal train commanded attention from every angle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
For more comfy sandals on sale that caught our attention, keep reading!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for attention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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Mandarin is spoken by over 1.3 billion people and is now the fastest-growing language in K–12 immersion programs across the U.S.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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And importantly, the markings remained stable even after stretching, immersion in solvent, rinsing and drying.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Grammy telecast, which was held less than a month after the wildfires broke out on Jan. 7, included several segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The gesture served as a precursor for the celebration that followed.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Pure vitamin C, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid Vitamin C concentration: 29% Fragrance-free?—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Participants each ingested a brownie containing various doses of Delta-8 or Delta-9, or a placebo, with researchers recording cannabinoid concentration in blood, subjective drug effects, cognitive and psychomotor performance, and vital signs.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These women deserve our appreciation and stemming from that, the planet deserves our mindfulness too.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That all says nothing of Six Senses’s integration across their guest experience at every property, with centering and sensory services spanning these six staples: sleep, eat, spa, move, mindfulness, and grow.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Photo : Ryan Merrill, courtesy of RM Sotheby's This 280 SL hardtop convertible also came with a soft-top roof.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Scroll down to the bottom to check out a more comprehensive list of events and ideas, courtesy of the Connecticut Tourism Office.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Keep an eye on the second frame as a potential swing round if this fight goes to the judges.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Once the notice was issued, she was given the opportunity to speak with her attorney, the spokesperson said.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The notice announces plans to introduce new rules for transfer pricing.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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