as in attention
a state of being aware
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Recent Examples of awareness
For example, the report points to a fivefold rise in the rates of celiac disease since the 1980s but fails to acknowledge a dramatic increase in diagnosis and awareness of the autoimmune disorder.
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Another key focus area for the foundation is increasing naloxone awareness and accessibility.
—Jackie Siegel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Meditate Meditation trains awareness and attention to the present moment.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
June is Pride Month and DC's Capital Pride Alliance is hosting WorldPride – a global festival that promotes LGBTQ+ visibility and awareness – on Saturday, June 7, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the country.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Another key focus area for the foundation is increasing naloxone awareness and accessibility.
—Jackie Siegel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Meditate Meditation trains awareness and attention to the present moment.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
June is Pride Month and DC's Capital Pride Alliance is hosting WorldPride – a global festival that promotes LGBTQ+ visibility and awareness – on Saturday, June 7, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the country.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
Noun
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The issue was first brought to the judge's attention while court was in session on June 10.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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At its core, mindfulness is staying in the present, focusing on one’s thoughts, feelings and surroundings without judgment.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Researchers from the University of Surrey, England, revealed that mindfulness, sleep quality and alcohol consumption may link being a night owl with a greater risk of depression among young people.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Earlier in the week, on a CBS Morning Show interview, McDonald told Oprah’s consort Gayle King that her characterization in the Gypsy revival obeyed director George C. Wolfe’s new interpretation, reflecting Millennial race consciousness.—
Armond White,
National Review,
13 June 2025
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In addition to being potentially lethal, dusting can also cause several side effects, including loss of consciousness that can result in comas, seizures, nausea, breathing problems, loss of motor control or vomiting, according to the Recovery Village.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Sitting behind the table was Lally Adler, a gardening aficionado with extensive knowledge of native plants.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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