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
Smelling salts are thought to stimulate consciousness, a pick-me-up of sorts to boost vivacity and sharpness.
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Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Scientists, in their quest to gather reliable data, have had to boil down consciousness to only factors that can be measured through experiments.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Whatever the case, Suzanna’s mode of consciousness seems to grant her less quantifiable, more precious forms of knowledge.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
And then consciousness, and then plant intelligence, and then some Eastern and Western philosophies.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Scientists, in their quest to gather reliable data, have had to boil down consciousness to only factors that can be measured through experiments.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Whatever the case, Suzanna’s mode of consciousness seems to grant her less quantifiable, more precious forms of knowledge.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
And then consciousness, and then plant intelligence, and then some Eastern and Western philosophies.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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Students at a California elementary school are banding together to raise awareness and money to save the bald eagle hunting area at San Bernardino National Forest's Big Bear Valley, home of the viral bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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President of the Laburt Improvement Community Association, Janet Bailey handed out flyers in the community after Brooks in an effort to raise awareness abut local behavioral health services.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The Park Hyatt Beijing welcomes many business travelers, and the easy-access power and latest USB outlets show the renovation’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Tonight the Aries Moon shifts attention toward home, roots, and what supports you privately.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Practice mindfulness and find your own sense of serenity.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Participants will gain skills to develop mutual trust, respect, and mindfulness between Dominant and submissive.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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