as in conscious
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
as she was being wheeled out of surgery, she became dimly aware that her parents were in the room
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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 aware
Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
Shelby County Schools officials said they were made aware of the allegations in April.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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
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Adjective
In a one-scene cameo, Kyle MacLachlan represents the tough-love alternative as Kate’s exasperated ex-husband, who’s ready to throw in the towel, but agrees to write one last check — well aware his daughter will find some way to waste it.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
Shelby County Schools officials said they were made aware of the allegations in April.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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And these attempts to defend history cannot take hold if the public remains conscious of what history actually is all about.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
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His mom, Natalie Hernandez, said the project instills positive life lessons, and teaches kids to be environmentally conscious.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
9 June 2025
Noun
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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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This bespoke-level attention to craftsmanship is reflected in the buying process as well, with clients encouraged to first make an appointment to be fitted and styled at any of its 13 boutiques spread across the U.S. (five of which are in New York).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Like six Super Bowls Making good on that, though, will require a keener awareness of what’s ahead than perhaps most people are cognizant of yet.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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A number of Musk allies are still working with the Department of Government Efficiency, and officials are said to be cognizant of those who may now have conflicts of interest or dueling loyalties.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
9 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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In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kroner is a clinician at The Reconnect Trauma Center, providing services in somatic acupuncture, mindfulness training, and metabolic health.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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So, instead of ordering a preset deck, make your own mindful craft.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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Keep your eyes and ears open and be prudently mindful of all prophecies concerning the future of AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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The pattern has left Iranians wary that any sign of instability is met with brutal suppression.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Jeff Hardcastle, a former demographer for the state of Nevada, says some state officials who manage their governments' records are wary of how the Trump administration is handling federal data.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Davis went to school specializing in acne treatments for the face and quickly found that much of that knowledge translated well for healing scar tissue for trans people who have had facial feminization or chest masculinization surgery.—
Jireh Deng,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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My knowledge about sci-fi is very limited, but psychological thriller and horror is my go-to genre to watch.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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