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
Or the sight of an evil Jerry robot, puppeted by the consciousness of a tyrannical butterfly (Dave Franco), scampering, insect-like, around the fiery maelstrom of a rally gone awry.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
Magnolia Pictures will release the film this spring, so the LAFM screening will serve as something of a re-launch to bring the film back into public consciousness.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to tradition and history, the DNA of the arts has been drawn from symbols that have instilled in our consciousness unshakeable ideas.
—Travis Whitlock, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Too much laughter may cause laugh syncope, a rare condition characterized by a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to inadequate blood flow to the brain.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
Magnolia Pictures will release the film this spring, so the LAFM screening will serve as something of a re-launch to bring the film back into public consciousness.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to tradition and history, the DNA of the arts has been drawn from symbols that have instilled in our consciousness unshakeable ideas.
—Travis Whitlock, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Too much laughter may cause laugh syncope, a rare condition characterized by a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to inadequate blood flow to the brain.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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Coalie, however, isn’t selling forest fire prevention or personal safety awareness or fair housing regulations.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Travelers can also take additional steps by staying vigilant for petty crime, and moving throughout the city with extra awareness.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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In Massachusetts, advocates are turning attention to an existing office in the state’s education department.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gitano Shala is the property's dedicated wellness space, offering weekly programming like yoga and mindfulness sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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After trying somatic shaking, people might be open to other stress-busting activities like mindfulness, yoga, or regular exercise, Langenecker says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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