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
In the 20th century Buddhist movements in Asia, and later the United States, emphasized mindfulness as a technique for the general public to maintain present-moment awareness in everyday life.
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The Suffolk County Police Department repurposed a 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Weidenhofer hopes the For Your Service Campaign will both honor Bambas and spread awareness about the barriers to retirement for thousands of veterans in the United States.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The area is well-patrolled, though standard city awareness is advised.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The Suffolk County Police Department repurposed a 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Weidenhofer hopes the For Your Service Campaign will both honor Bambas and spread awareness about the barriers to retirement for thousands of veterans in the United States.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The area is well-patrolled, though standard city awareness is advised.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
Noun
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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False alarms present a challenge, which can be costly in terms of time and attention, said Patrick Roberts, a senior researcher with the nonprofit research group Rand who recently finished a project on accelerating innovation in wildfire management.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Worshipers mark the day by visiting holy sites and temples, the giving of alms and practicing mindfulness and spiritual purity, as noted by the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as meditation, mindfulness exercises, yoga, and breathing exercises.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is one theory that people may outlive their physical bodies but there may be a way to upload their consciousness into a digital realm where human existence could go on indefinitely.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence in Iran, has been hospitalized in critical condition after collapsing and losing consciousness in jail.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Many also seem to have extensive local knowledge of the region, its heritage and its crafts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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