as in concentration
a focusing of the mind on something
a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it
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Recent Examples of immersion
For the next couple of years, TV Party was a Tuesday-night ritual, total immersion in Lower Manhattan bohemia.
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Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Rather than stardom, what the actress was chasing was a certain kind of creative immersion.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Benefits of learning a language as a kid Children, meanwhile, tend to learn languages implicitly, through immersion and interaction, often without conscious attention to rules.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
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Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Rather than stardom, what the actress was chasing was a certain kind of creative immersion.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Benefits of learning a language as a kid Children, meanwhile, tend to learn languages implicitly, through immersion and interaction, often without conscious attention to rules.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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The measure, which passed unanimously, limits where new tobacco retailers in Aurora can locate — no closer than 1,500 feet to schools or 2,000 feet to another tobacco seller — in an attempt to prevent over-concentration of outlets in the city.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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And at least ten of those contained a concentration equivalent in humans to having had one or two drinks.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Massachusetts, advocates are turning attention to an existing office in the state’s education department.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Testing your soil pH is important because improper soil pH can hinder nutrient absorption.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In addition, whole foods deliver fiber, protein, fats, and antioxidants, which help with absorption and can't be found in supplements.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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