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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
  • In the first season’s finale, the MDR team successfully orchestrates a plan to activate their work consciousness in the outside world, hoping to communicate to others the conditions of their confinement.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Soon, the pincher floats free of her consciousness, briefly inhabiting the mind of Pola or Ines before flickering back into herself.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 21 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
  • This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Losing experienced educators means losing years of knowledge, relationships and expertise that cannot simply be replaced with another name on a classroom roster.
    — Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • Professors structure lectures with an awareness of how a sentence might circulate online.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The funds raised from the tour help support Preservation Sacramento’s activities, such as raising awareness of properties and adding sites to the National Register of Historic Places.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • Two aircraft can combine their observations instead of treating each sensor picture separately.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • An investor can better de-risk their investment by relying on local observations.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • The Moon enters Capricorn and your community zone, drawing your attention toward friends, groups, and people who share your interests.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As consumers use emerging tools like AI to explore different looks and try on silhouettes, this data is an early indication of the looks capturing consumers’ attention throughout the year.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • The woman who had compiled the Handy Hints book helpfully explained these technical details to Flynn, whispering in his ear like someone translating a foreign language.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On the second episode Caitlin’s dad gets his ears pierced for the first time.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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