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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Now, inspired by The White Lotus and the ever-burgeoning importance of well-being in society’s collective consciousness, Four Seasons has launched a new itinerary for its loftiest, most exclusive offering: the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience.
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Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Anaphylaxis may involve difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, a drop in blood pressure, a rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness or a loss of consciousness.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Earlier in the week, on a CBS Morning Show interview, McDonald told Oprah’s consort Gayle King that her characterization in the Gypsy revival obeyed director George C. Wolfe’s new interpretation, reflecting Millennial race consciousness.
—Armond White, National Review, 13 June 2025
In addition to being potentially lethal, dusting can also cause several side effects, including loss of consciousness that can result in comas, seizures, nausea, breathing problems, loss of motor control or vomiting, according to the Recovery Village.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Anaphylaxis may involve difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, a drop in blood pressure, a rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness or a loss of consciousness.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Earlier in the week, on a CBS Morning Show interview, McDonald told Oprah’s consort Gayle King that her characterization in the Gypsy revival obeyed director George C. Wolfe’s new interpretation, reflecting Millennial race consciousness.
—Armond White, National Review, 13 June 2025
In addition to being potentially lethal, dusting can also cause several side effects, including loss of consciousness that can result in comas, seizures, nausea, breathing problems, loss of motor control or vomiting, according to the Recovery Village.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
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Lewis Pugh, a long distance swimmer from England, braved the island's chilly waters in just a pair of speedos, a swim cap and goggles in a bid to raise awareness.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The buzzy week is an annual celebration raising awareness about the critical role pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other insects play in our ecosystems, and the urgent need to protect them.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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And finally, the garments were rated for durability after washing, with testers paying close attention to signs of wear or deterioration in the fabric or seams, as well as changes of shape and effectiveness during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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That 60 seconds of mindfulness can give you a powerful pause that recharges more than caffeine ever could.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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There will be three stages, with movement, mindfulness and other activities, ranging from workouts to a trampoline class and grounding meditation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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