hyperconsciousness

noun

as in consciousness

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  1. consciousness
  2. hyperawareness
  3. knowledge
  4. awareness
  5. observation
  6. attention
  7. ear
  8. cognizance
Noun
  • Anya Gallaccio’s interest in decay and mortality pivoted nicely into a tactful, timely engagement with eco-consciousness and connection to place.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The novel is elongated by ellipses…as if our heroine momentarily loses not words…but consciousness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 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
  • Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Every auto loan article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of loan products.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • As awareness grows, primary-care doctors and gynecologists are likely to see more patients asking about scent changes.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The award is presented by the American Heart Association to celebrate excellence in coaching, honor Bryant’s legacy and to raise awareness and funds for its mission.
    — PJ Green October 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • But Cathy isn’t a villain, even if her voiceover begins with an observation about monsters being born to human parents.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Taken on July 24, during a particularly large influx of solar particles into the atmosphere, the observations reveal the full extent of the northern lights in UV light.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • While the Blue Demon induces perceptual disorientation, the Rooster privileges visual attention and the architectural discipline of gaze.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But while Antetokounmpo gets most of the attention as the Heat’s new star, Adebayo will again be relied on to be the team’s leader.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • The idea was to create songs that would sound like the era but feel fresh to contemporary ears.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But, over the last few years, over-ear cans have reached a new peak.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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