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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
conscious of the fact that my hands were sweating the whole time that I was making my presentation
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as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a conscious effort to instill discord in the family
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Recent Examples of conscious
Each frame is carefully curated, looking like a painting, though perhaps, at times, ever so slightly conscious that it will eventually be housed on Netflix.
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The atmosphere had been lifted by the Premier League victory over Sunderland last Saturday, which eased pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim, although the Old Trafford hierarchy remain conscious of the febrile mood among supporters.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
On the conscious level, in the third episode, there is a scene about Tortora being a non-believer.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Muir was fully conscious, trying not to panic, as a first wave tossed his body, then the second.
—Laylan Connelly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The atmosphere had been lifted by the Premier League victory over Sunderland last Saturday, which eased pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim, although the Old Trafford hierarchy remain conscious of the febrile mood among supporters.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
On the conscious level, in the third episode, there is a scene about Tortora being a non-believer.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Muir was fully conscious, trying not to panic, as a first wave tossed his body, then the second.
—Laylan Connelly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscious
Adjective
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In the other, the teenage boys are becoming aware that their comforts come at the expense of others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The viewer also sees Selena studying Spanish, acutely aware of the pressures attached to her identity as a Mexican American performer.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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On October 14, those flights revealed missile sites under construction, confirming that Soviet promises had been deliberate deception.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Garcia also warned of the danger of over-saturation, adding that artists have to be very deliberate with their output and touring strategies to avoid getting lost in an increasingly crowded space.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Rockets, who surprisingly finished second in the West behind Oklahoma City last season, were dealt a tough blow over the summer, though, when point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the season to a torn ACL suffered during a voluntary workout.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Wegmans Food Markets issued a voluntary recall of six varieties of cheesecake on September 26 because of undeclared pecans.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s still room for ‘modern meadows’ where more naturalistic, wild designs meet refined borders and simplicity—providing a little distinction helps each area of your garden feel more intentional.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The word ‘intentional’ is overused, and the act of being intentional is underutilized.—
Bo Howard,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Within weeks, James’s attorney Lowell issued a detailed rebuttal, accusing Pulte of selectively highlighting one document while ignoring others that clearly named the niece as the intended occupant.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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After straying from their intended path, the duo became stranded after attempting to descend an extremely steep alpine couloir without climbing equipment.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Oct. 2025
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Given no choice, María Ángeles acquiesces to her daughter’s wishes and moves into the seniors’ home, where a hilarious exchange with a hairdresser wanting to chop off her long silver tresses typifies her iron-willed refusal to settle in.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Parker will play Mary Washington, George’s strong willed mother, while Rodgers will play Sally Cary, the charming beauty of the Virginia gentry who first sees his potential.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscious. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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