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
New York City already has the greatest concentration of world-class sports venues in the world.
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Robert Carroll, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Permian Resources Permian Resources (PR) is an independent oil and natural gas company having assets in the Permian Basin, with a concentration in the core of the Delaware Basin.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Today, Mauritius has one of the greatest concentrations of five-stars of any island in the Indian Ocean.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
This was the highest concentration amongst any of the other items in the study, which included a thermometer, mixer, trays, and utensils.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
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Robert Carroll, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Permian Resources Permian Resources (PR) is an independent oil and natural gas company having assets in the Permian Basin, with a concentration in the core of the Delaware Basin.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Today, Mauritius has one of the greatest concentrations of five-stars of any island in the Indian Ocean.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
This was the highest concentration amongst any of the other items in the study, which included a thermometer, mixer, trays, and utensils.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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According to Horner, this independence and immersion in nature help kids to discover new things about themselves and their environment.—
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Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Other requirements were about silence and immersion.—
David Caraccio
March 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The purpose of an early debate is to help Californians evaluate a still-developing field, not to let academics and media sponsors freeze the race before most people start paying attention.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your careful attention to detail turns tension into workable plans without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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These complexes enhance heat absorption, comparable to greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Exhibitors demonstrated the absorption of global influences and, in parallel, the importance of Chinese trends, patterns, and fabrics.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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