as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
Domoic acid in shellfish has been found to occur at high concentrations off the coast of San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties, according to USC researchers.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
That’s a pretty low concentration—an average beer, for example, might be 5 percent ABV.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Developed in partnership with British company Indestructible Paint, the coating consists of that firm's conventional clear gloss resin along with a 2% concentration of a broad-spectrum biocidal agent known as chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX).
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
The result is that even a single night of drinking can lead to daytime fatigue, poor concentration and irritability.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
That’s a pretty low concentration—an average beer, for example, might be 5 percent ABV.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Developed in partnership with British company Indestructible Paint, the coating consists of that firm's conventional clear gloss resin along with a 2% concentration of a broad-spectrum biocidal agent known as chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX).
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
The result is that even a single night of drinking can lead to daytime fatigue, poor concentration and irritability.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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That brief immersion completely recalibrated my stress levels and brought me back to balance.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Guests are treated to a full-on immersion with nature, there aren’t any beach clubs or bar scenes to distract from the sunrises, ocean dips, and wildlife.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2025
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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Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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