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
Medium-full with very good concentration, impressive complexity and excellent persistence.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
People were urged to follow local air quality guidance and limit their time outdoors during peak times of peak ozone concentration.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The southern end of the park is known for its high concentration of petrified wood, but the northern end has jaw-dropping views of the Painted Desert, the colorful expanse of hills, buttes, and mesas in Arizona’s high desert.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Frequently Asked Questions What causes hard water stains in toilets?
Toilets with water that contain a higher concentration of calcium and magnesium are more prone to hard water stains.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
People were urged to follow local air quality guidance and limit their time outdoors during peak times of peak ozone concentration.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The southern end of the park is known for its high concentration of petrified wood, but the northern end has jaw-dropping views of the Painted Desert, the colorful expanse of hills, buttes, and mesas in Arizona’s high desert.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Frequently Asked Questions What causes hard water stains in toilets?
Toilets with water that contain a higher concentration of calcium and magnesium are more prone to hard water stains.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for concentration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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Nature of Things was initially the brainchild of co-founders Jamie Leilani Pelayo and JP Collett, who initially sold bath immersions, digestible powders, and topical products using ingredients like CBD, packaged in wood and glass vessels.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pamela revealed that Warner's wife and daughter were in Costa Rica for a homeschool immersion program, and the actor arrived during the last week of the experience.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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While the 77th Annual Emmy Awards embraced nostalgia with attention to classics like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, it was once again dominated by streaming giants breaking records and reshaping the industry.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Engravings on the bullets caught the agents’ attention.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Exposure to the alkaline solution causes pollen’s constituent polymers to become more hydrophilic, or water-loving, so depending on the conditions, the gel will swell or shrink due to the absorption or expulsion of water, explains Ibrahim.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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