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
This is another graceful way of navigating this conversation with truthfulness and an awareness that some different people bring in different emotions and experiences to a conversation.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
The Road Theatre Company production is part of Reflections on Art and Democracy, a citywide celebration of plays, salons, lectures, and concerts that raise awareness about the rise of fascism and antisemitism, as well as the power of art and design to resist them.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
As audiences continue to engage with the story, the show may deepen public awareness of international parental abduction cases and the fraught, often invisible journey to bring children home.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Our days in Lebanon were filled with uncertainty, violence and the constant awareness that life could drastically change in an instant.
—Dr. Ardem Patapoutian, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
The Road Theatre Company production is part of Reflections on Art and Democracy, a citywide celebration of plays, salons, lectures, and concerts that raise awareness about the rise of fascism and antisemitism, as well as the power of art and design to resist them.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
As audiences continue to engage with the story, the show may deepen public awareness of international parental abduction cases and the fraught, often invisible journey to bring children home.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Our days in Lebanon were filled with uncertainty, violence and the constant awareness that life could drastically change in an instant.
—Dr. Ardem Patapoutian, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
Noun
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Techniques such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness may help ease anxiety and swallowing problems.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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This would be an ideal time to practice mindfulness, stillness and serenity.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Right now, very few cannabis brands have penetrated the public consciousness outside of industry circles.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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For those who are allergic to peanuts, even a miniscule amount might trigger a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, which causes difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat or tongue, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the telling of Kelly and lead writer Davide Serino, also credited as co-creator, Carême attracts the interest of then-First Consul Bonaparte (Frank Molinaro) when his knowledge of natural remedies helps the leader recover from a mid-coital seizure.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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This document is intended to provide an overview of the changing state of our knowledge about the process itself and its impact on our environment.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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