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
The group’s objective is to increase awareness of death helping people make the most of their lives.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The combination of our winning asset-light business model and the high awareness and loyalty of the Bed Bath & Beyond brand will improve the customer experience and position the company for accelerated market share growth, Jonathan Johnson, CEO of Overstock, said in a statement at the time.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The primary reasons for the higher attrition rates include a lack of awareness of the complexity of schools and schooling, the lack of effective mentoring during the certification period, and the absence of instructional and other professional guidance in the early years of teaching.
—Gail Richmond, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025
What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for awareness
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The combination of our winning asset-light business model and the high awareness and loyalty of the Bed Bath & Beyond brand will improve the customer experience and position the company for accelerated market share growth, Jonathan Johnson, CEO of Overstock, said in a statement at the time.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The primary reasons for the higher attrition rates include a lack of awareness of the complexity of schools and schooling, the lack of effective mentoring during the certification period, and the absence of instructional and other professional guidance in the early years of teaching.
—Gail Richmond, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025
What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
Noun
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The buzz the Panthers generated was unlike anything Texas football has seen, but despite the newfound attention, Gates said the team is hungry and locked in.—
Charles Baggarly
August 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This emotional availability helps build relational mindfulness and the ability to trust in the consistency of love even when moods shift or life gets chaotic.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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There’s no need to ditch your coffee and tea entirely—a bit of mindfulness around consumption goes a long way.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This month the problem burst into our mainstream consciousness.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The gaudy shimmer of the ‘80s still permeates music and film, while, more recently, nostalgia for all things Y2K has gripped the collective consciousness.—
Mike Wass,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each episode, directed by a local filmmaker, delves into their creative processes and addresses themes such as gender, ecology and indigenous knowledge, revealing the continent’s cultural and architectural richness.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Here are some reasons why talking about money is a power move for women: Having real conversations unlock a wealth of practical knowledge.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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