as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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Recent Examples of consciousness
Comparing brain imaging of these three states of consciousness shows how different parts of the brain are involved in each, and how each state affects perception, memory, self awareness and cognitive control, according to a study in JNeurosci.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Netflix has stubbornly stuck to what was a good way to introduce its service and to differentiate itself, but is not good for keeping its shows in the public consciousness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
He's been in the public consciousness for a very long time.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The ending sense of consciousness limbo that has capped off so many other sci-fi stories may seem like an extra unnecessary layer of doom.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Netflix has stubbornly stuck to what was a good way to introduce its service and to differentiate itself, but is not good for keeping its shows in the public consciousness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
He's been in the public consciousness for a very long time.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The ending sense of consciousness limbo that has capped off so many other sci-fi stories may seem like an extra unnecessary layer of doom.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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Even Julian Hector, former head of the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, called it the most influential Attenborough program in terms of conservation awareness.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The original Ice Bucket Challenge made a huge splash in 2014, as everyday people, celebrities, famous athletes, tech CEOs and politicians got tubs of ice water dumped on their heads to increase awareness of the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS and raise funds to battle it.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Techniques such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness may help ease anxiety and swallowing problems.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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This would be an ideal time to practice mindfulness, stillness and serenity.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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