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
By the time parademics arrived, Kellogg had regained consciousness and was transported to Main Line Health's Lankenau Medical Center in the nearby town of Wynnewood.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spitz, the author of strong biographies on the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, as well as Ronald Reagan and Julia Child, captures the drama, trauma and betrayals that have kept the Stones in the public’s consciousness for more than six decades.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The prosecutors said the long lag showed consciousness of guilt.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The girl who grew up with Ojibwe family weaving, her mother’s traditional patterns traced into her consciousness.
—Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spitz, the author of strong biographies on the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, as well as Ronald Reagan and Julia Child, captures the drama, trauma and betrayals that have kept the Stones in the public’s consciousness for more than six decades.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The prosecutors said the long lag showed consciousness of guilt.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The girl who grew up with Ojibwe family weaving, her mother’s traditional patterns traced into her consciousness.
—Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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As research evolves and policy takes shape, the growing awareness of microplastics may prove to be the first step in addressing a problem that has, until now, largely gone unseen.—
Baltimore Sun,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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That awareness accelerated in 2010 following the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh, which exposed the exploitative nature of global supply chains and intensified calls for more ethical and sustainable practices.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Companies are required, under threat of criminal penalties, to bring new information to the government’s attention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers who represent Silicon Valley’s biggest AI firms are paying attention.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet there’s wisdom amid the silliness, as the story gently makes a case for the necessity of grief, mindfulness and mortal awareness, even in a life otherwise unburdened by adult human responsibility.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Intentional breathing, meditation and yoga are all ways to practice mindfulness.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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