HYPERCONSCIOUSNESS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperconsciousness

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as in consciousness

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Noun

Like a lot of us who tottered into consciousness in the second half of the 20th century, Les Claypool grew up with cartoons from the family television beaming into his retinas.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
And where does our personal ego, our consciousness, our soul, reside?

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of consciousness

Noun

The increase in isolation and lack of social feedback has increased a self-critical hyperawareness — meaning teens are very focused on their own feelings but are missing the important tools that allows some reality testing.

— Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
When cartoon characters dance, there’s a hyperawareness of their artificial movements—all the more so when those movements seem to be part of a social media strategy.

— Jason Kehe, Wired, 19 Jan. 2022

Definition of hyperawareness

Noun

American technology billionaire Nikesh Arora is in talks to buy the new London team in the NBA’s European expansion, according to sources with knowledge of the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the sale talks are still ongoing.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
With advanced knowledge, traders betting on a plunge in the Canadian dollar, a drop in nuclear energy stocks or a jump in oil futures could have raked in big paydays.

— Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of knowledge

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Now, after entering Europe in 2023 with a London store, the brand has its sights on further international expansion, in brand awareness and distribution, with Europe first in line.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of awareness

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There will also be multicultural food vendors, an international marketplace, community art projects, drum circles, youth soccer, interactive art activities and family programming designed to encourage participation rather than simply observation.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
This proactive approach, combining data analysis with direct observation and long-term vision, positions them for superior returns.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of observation

Noun

The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Too many brands exhaust their marketing budgets fighting for attention during the primary event when real power lies in owning the transitional micro-moment immediately following exertion.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

How can the federal courts take any cognizance of that in any way at all?

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Even, hoping against hope, if there were such an acceptance of the president’s plan, mere cognizance of history and current realities in the Middle East surely leads us to doubts that the peace could hold.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Oct. 2025

Definition of cognizance

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