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
Castro understands better than most that not only contemporary life but contemporary consciousness have become hopelessly contaminated by the internet.
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Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Ethical safeguards are also part of the plan, ensuring the organoids remain too small and simple to approach consciousness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Gravinese explained that the mural signifies an awakening of consciousness.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Cash was in and out of consciousness when he was brought to the hospital for the final time, according to the book The Man Called Cash.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Ethical safeguards are also part of the plan, ensuring the organoids remain too small and simple to approach consciousness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Gravinese explained that the mural signifies an awakening of consciousness.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Cash was in and out of consciousness when he was brought to the hospital for the final time, according to the book The Man Called Cash.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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But while these shows have been praised for bringing awareness to the condition, women shouldn't learn about this common health problem from reality TV.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Montblanc is putting a lot of the attention on the stylus itself.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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By presenting domestic routines with the same creativity and attention to detail as a fashion spread, Smith has shifted the cultural conversation, making intentional, slow living as aspirational as her ensembles themselves.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, self-help podcasts grew by 35% between 2019 and 2022 and apps also reflect shifting habits, with 70% of users preferring mindfulness and meditation tools.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the initiative’s page, River & Ember, will offer seasonal toolkits designed to help families strengthen emotional resilience through art, mindfulness, and connection.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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