engrossment

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Recent Examples of engrossment Humanity's engrossment with giant underwater creatures has spawned an entire subgenre of books and movies. Nikolas Lanum, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2023 Mixed and even negative opinions can serve as control rods for the fission of overly pious engrossment. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2021 Religion reminded a commercially minded people about the things of the spirit and prevented them from succumbing to an excessive engrossment in material things. Daniel J. Mahoney, National Review, 23 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossment
Noun
  • While stereo tracks can sound very good, none had the same clarity, punch, or immersion of their Dolby Atmos counterparts.
    Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
  • Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • The one that caught my attention is a modern cabin-style tiny house that has a front porch, two bedrooms, and the option to add solar panels.
    Rylee Johnston, People.com, 20 July 2025
  • Other styles that have caught my attention include this twirly Parthea Midi Dress, $57 on Amazon, and this ruched American Eagle Bella midi dress, on sale for $49.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • The party was especially popular in the West and South, appealing to farmers by objecting to the concentration of wealth and economic power.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Ranking focused on mean household income, a choice that typically emphasizes the concentration of wealth rather than median income, which can be substantially lower and less influenced by outliers.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025

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“Engrossment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossment. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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