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
Safety concerns are indifferent to days of the week, and increased awareness of the general and hunting public of each other’s presence and enjoyment of the outdoors are already well established in the state.
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Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
But those preferences might shift with growing awareness that dark chocolate could help lower blood pressure and support cardiovascular health.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
For these teens, this lifestyle can be both a personal philosophy and a social identity, reflecting a growing awareness of global issues like consumerism and health.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 14 May 2025
Olt attributes recent declines in overdose deaths to the growing availability of naloxone, work to make treatment available, and wider awareness of the problem.
—Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
But those preferences might shift with growing awareness that dark chocolate could help lower blood pressure and support cardiovascular health.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
For these teens, this lifestyle can be both a personal philosophy and a social identity, reflecting a growing awareness of global issues like consumerism and health.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 14 May 2025
Olt attributes recent declines in overdose deaths to the growing availability of naloxone, work to make treatment available, and wider awareness of the problem.
—Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
Noun
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The sensitive nature of personalized financial guidance requires careful attention to the full data journey.—
Lindsey Downing,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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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Still, Mujica lamented the ebbing of a revolutionary consciousness in Cuba, where the socialist society that Castro had tried to build was disintegrating.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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On one hand is the horrifying proposition of snuffing out a human consciousness.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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González is a fountain of knowledge but also a great educator, explaining things in detail without being pretentious or condescending.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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