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
The team behind this research thinks that this clear concentration of heat, rather than a global emission, could suggest that an Io-wide lava lake may not exist beneath the surface of this moon of Jupiter as has previously been theorized.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
It is thought that consumption of rosemary, due to its elevated concentration of antioxidants, has something to do with this.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
With nearly 100,000 active-duty military members, Virginia Beach has the largest concentration of military personnel outside the Pentagon.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Opening windows when weather allows; using portable air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, filters; and running HVAC systems with high-quality filters can help reduce the concentration of airborne viruses indoors.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
It is thought that consumption of rosemary, due to its elevated concentration of antioxidants, has something to do with this.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
With nearly 100,000 active-duty military members, Virginia Beach has the largest concentration of military personnel outside the Pentagon.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Opening windows when weather allows; using portable air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, filters; and running HVAC systems with high-quality filters can help reduce the concentration of airborne viruses indoors.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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These programs are particularly crucial given that Envision happens in an environmentally sensitive area, with the lush jungle setting, beach access and deep nature immersion provided by the fest being a huge part of its appeal.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.—
Vanita Salisbury,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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The brand’s focus on supplement absorption, biohacking and longevity aligns with growing consumer interest in the region.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes These under-$60 walking shoes have a similar chunky silhouette to Hoka sneakers, including a thick EVA foam platform sole that offers rebound and shock absorption.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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