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
In the early 1970s, a rising tide of environmental consciousness led Congress and state governments to pass an unprecedented number of environmental laws.
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James Burling, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
The gaudy shimmer of the ‘80s still permeates music and film, while, more recently, nostalgia for all things Y2K has gripped the collective consciousness.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
This month the problem burst into our mainstream consciousness.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This convergence of high-end hospitality and meaningful cultural content suggests a future where luxury experiences are enriched by substantive artistic dialogue—where the beautiful and the significant need not exist in opposition, but can instead create spaces of both comfort and consciousness.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
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James Burling, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
The gaudy shimmer of the ‘80s still permeates music and film, while, more recently, nostalgia for all things Y2K has gripped the collective consciousness.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
This month the problem burst into our mainstream consciousness.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This convergence of high-end hospitality and meaningful cultural content suggests a future where luxury experiences are enriched by substantive artistic dialogue—where the beautiful and the significant need not exist in opposition, but can instead create spaces of both comfort and consciousness.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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She has become known for her dedication to ending violence against women, working to raise awareness of the issue for more than 10 years.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Today's drop reflects not just changing social behaviors but also increased awareness of alcohol's health risks.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An unexpected celebrity endorsement can thus serve as the ultimate filter, simplifying choices and fast-tracking decisions on what deserves attention.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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While the expectation for Waller should not be to replicate Smith’s production, his presence as a premiere pass-catcher could take away attention from the dynamic duo of receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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Harvard Business Review has confirmed that mindfulness training programs have been shown to result in a wide array of positive outcomes for business leaders, including improved concentration, emotional regulation and decision making under stressful conditions.—
Elina Landman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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For startups, this means getting your app, service or prototype to market quickly—think of a basic mindfulness app that prompts users to reflect on daily moments, launched in beta to gather feedback.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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