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
Yoga is built around Eastern principles of connecting oneself with universal consciousness.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 May 2025
The image of John Carlos and Tommie Smith on the medal stand at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, gloved fists in the air in a Black power salute, has been seared into the historical consciousness.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
These connections can mirror human belief systems, including those involving consciousness and emotion.
—Susan Schneider, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
Some manifested futures bring suffering and drag people down to their worst while others lift people up to greater consciousness and flourishing.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 May 2025
The image of John Carlos and Tommie Smith on the medal stand at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, gloved fists in the air in a Black power salute, has been seared into the historical consciousness.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
These connections can mirror human belief systems, including those involving consciousness and emotion.
—Susan Schneider, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
Some manifested futures bring suffering and drag people down to their worst while others lift people up to greater consciousness and flourishing.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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Safety concerns are indifferent to days of the week, and increased awareness of the general and hunting public of each other’s presence and enjoyment of the outdoors are already well established in the state.—
Brandon Gleason,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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This approach is not a replacement for therapy, but rather a first line of defense in emotional awareness.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This kind of deliberate, minimal engagement reduces Meta’s ability to monetize your attention, especially through ad impressions and data harvesting.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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VCs wedge in mindfulness sessions between morning pitch meetings.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Even small changes, like a daily walk or practicing mindfulness, may make a significant difference.—
Dr. Donald Tavakoli,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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