as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
my engrossment in the video game made me lose track of time
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Recent Examples of engrossment
Humanity's engrossment with giant underwater creatures has spawned an entire subgenre of books and movies.
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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
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
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The four-suite home is located on—and entirely inspired by—the golden plains of the Serengeti, offering guests a complete immersion in one of the world’s most extraordinary places.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Ideal for: Wine connoisseurs, design aficionados, guests looking for a deeply thematic and holistic wellness immersion.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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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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Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Sewage treatment plants are only partially effective at removing these drugs from the waste stream, allowing significant concentrations to enter the waterways.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
13 June 2025
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The largest concentration of works is from the 19th century, on subjects such as literature, philosophy, law, and agriculture, all of it meticulously preserved and organized by generations of librarians.—
Matt O'Brien,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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“Engrossment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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