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
Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Be aware that charging may take more time in cold temperatures.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Jaures Yip, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
My take on this is that a continuous glucose monitor can reveal individual variability in your post-meal glucose levels and increase your awareness of the impact of diet, activity, and sleep on your blood sugar levels.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The stalking became more invasive in 2019 when Kaya, who was by then 17 and aware of the letters, was called from a classroom to the school office.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Be aware that charging may take more time in cold temperatures.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
In February, HubSpot rolled out its own AI tool designed to help companies analyze brand awareness across AI search engines.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
My take on this is that a continuous glucose monitor can reveal individual variability in your post-meal glucose levels and increase your awareness of the impact of diet, activity, and sleep on your blood sugar levels.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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And while an uncertain economy and ever-skyrocketing cost of living are making people more price-conscious and wary, Razavi explained that this also opens up the possibilities for growth as consumers are now more open to other shopping avenues.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The bill passed in June without media attention, while bombs were dropping on Iran.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Vanderbilt, as attention, pressure and fatigue rise on a pursuit no one outside its camp expected, is essentially two teams with two games left in the 2025 regular season.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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People are advised to refrain from burning until conditions improve and also be cognizant of frigid temperatures and make efforts to protect themselves from the cold.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Rising Production Costs Drive Asian Co-Production Pivot Producers in Asia are cognizant of rising costs in their domestic markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just like in mindfulness meditation, simply observe your mental processes without judgment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Burke also uses the Fitbit app, which offers different workout and mindfulness classes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Reading print is a mindful act.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not only that, but consciousness survives.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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This generational transition is altering our collective consciousness, challenging us to transform power dynamics within groups, friendships and societal systems.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Most Venezuelans who spoke to CNN in Caracas were wary of sharing their opinions publicly.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Republicans, meanwhile, remain wary of voting to extend the additional Obamacare subsidies, said Rodney Whitlock, a vice president at the McDermott+ consultancy who was a longtime congressional staffer and advises on health care policy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Like most fiction, it’s made up of experiences, imagination, ideas, memories, emotions, speculation, knowledge and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the time, maps were restricted, and knowledge of geography limited.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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