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hyperconsciousness

noun

as in consciousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperconsciousness
  1. consciousness
  2. hyperawareness
  3. knowledge
  4. awareness
  5. observation
  6. attention
  7. ear
  8. cognizance
Noun
  • Images of hospitals overwhelmed with the sick and dying flooded our consciousness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The feeling of having this community of students and friends and mentors and elders, also the texture and the culture of HBCUs, and then the political consciousness of the show.
    — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 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
  • That forced a Harrison Butker 34-yard field goal to stretch the Chiefs’ knowledge to 17-10.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Four people with knowledge of the matter, including a diplomatic source, told Reuters that the TPLF had ordered both companies to shut down the networks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • Throughout the year, the company works to raise awareness and funds for Pink Pony through events and activations around the world.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But after reviewing an FBI interview report, the agent cited Handal’s alleged awareness of a plan for a coup to remove Moïse.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • The objective is to make weapon employment measurable, rather than relying primarily on observations made during or after an exercise.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • From my observations, this is the part many brands are missing.
    — Margareta Petrovic, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The organization believes some of these conversations and disagreements among board members are drawing time and attention away from students, many of whom are Hispanic and come from Spanish-speaking backgrounds.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Redness, open sores, discharge, foul-smelling ears, lumps or recurring skin issues all warrant a vet visit, not a grooming session.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The sound became all-consuming, passing through his ears, his organs.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ear
Noun
  • The eldest in the brood carries a very strong air of leadership, not just within her own band but also her cognizance of the greater picture and how much impact the Warning is having on a new flock of young girls.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
  • How can the federal courts take any cognizance of that in any way at all?
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Definition of cognizance
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“Hyperconsciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperconsciousness. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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