as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
she consciously chose to take the more dangerous route down the mountain
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Recent Examples of consciously
Bridgerton, with its consciously diverse vision of a Regency world, feels like a project conceived in a more inclusive moment; the pendulum has since swung the other way.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Rather than start from scratch, Bischoff consciously built his new offering on top of what Microsoft already offered.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Later learners may have to more consciously work through their second language, especially at first.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
But experts warn that these small and seemingly harmless devices could bring huge risks to our planet, if not more consciously designed.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The athlete begins to monitor her own movements, thinking about what should be automatic and consciously managing what should flow.
—Amy Cuddy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
Fennell is a polarizing filmmaker, with a self-consciously provocative streak.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Inspired by 20th-century composers like Bartók and Britten, the Blue Nile consciously avoid the traditional pop song structures in favor of patient swells of intensity.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Rather than start from scratch, Bischoff consciously built his new offering on top of what Microsoft already offered.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Later learners may have to more consciously work through their second language, especially at first.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
But experts warn that these small and seemingly harmless devices could bring huge risks to our planet, if not more consciously designed.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The athlete begins to monitor her own movements, thinking about what should be automatic and consciously managing what should flow.
—Amy Cuddy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
Fennell is a polarizing filmmaker, with a self-consciously provocative streak.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Inspired by 20th-century composers like Bartók and Britten, the Blue Nile consciously avoid the traditional pop song structures in favor of patient swells of intensity.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciously
Adverb
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The contracts Del Monte had with growers typically lasted about 20 years, intentionally long-term in connection to the lifespan of an orchard.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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There’s a better chance of snow flurries in Homestead than the Heat intentionally losing games to improve their draft position.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Prosecutors said Maurer, of Coalinga in Fresno County, deliberately drove his pickup truck into the children and adults.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Against that backdrop, Wednesday’s parade being heavy on troops and light on weapons could be deliberately calibrated for Kim’s domestic audience.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciously. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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