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
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Momentous Human Payoff Ahead Moving the needle on the subjective vs. objective preponderance in psychology is going to take earnest and undeterred energy and attention.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Last year’s opportunity, combined with growth that both Mason and legendary 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner talked about at length, caught the attention of teams like the Vikings.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Furthermore, cannabis has the potential to bring about a sense of mindfulness that aligns with feminine energy.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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When users type in their name and age into the app, the program recommends specific mindfulness and wellness exercises that are backed by science.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Now, with his hedonistic days drawing to a close, the outspoken author takes a wild journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness through a hallucinogenic trip.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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The partnership with Art Basel marks a pivotal moment for the luxury brand, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna’s values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness and social engagement.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Advanced tools like knowledge graphs and digital twins now enable organizations to visualize access relationships and simulate risk scenarios.—
Leslie Milne,
Forbes.com,
5 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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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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