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
There’s a level of immersion and flow that a traditional two-handed massage simply can’t replicate.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Roca Norte Climbing Gym in Vega Baja and Finca Gaia in Dorado have incorporated sustainable tourism models, integrating agrotourism, conservation and cultural immersion experiences.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
For example, participants in multiplayer online games describe prolonged immersion in the activity.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
These retreats have been designed around the island’s five unique seasons (springrise being the fifth) and include mindful cold-water immersions in the Baltic, aquatic movement sessions, and, of course, sauna rituals.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Roca Norte Climbing Gym in Vega Baja and Finca Gaia in Dorado have incorporated sustainable tourism models, integrating agrotourism, conservation and cultural immersion experiences.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
For example, participants in multiplayer online games describe prolonged immersion in the activity.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
These retreats have been designed around the island’s five unique seasons (springrise being the fifth) and include mindful cold-water immersions in the Baltic, aquatic movement sessions, and, of course, sauna rituals.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immersion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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Operating two carrier strike groups in the region adds to the concentration of naval and airpower, potentially affecting the regional security balance and contingency planning.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The topical version of minoxidil is available over the counter (primarily under the brand name Rogaine) at concentrations of 2-5%, and by prescription at stronger concentrations of 10-15%.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Irene and Clint Cleaves opened what was then the Four Way Grill in 1946, a Southern food sanctuary with an integrated clientele and a back door through which Stax musicians sometimes entered to avoid attention.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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And that notion captured the attention of the public (well, the media), too.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Using the Lutronic LaseMD Ultra device, microchannels are created in the scalp to enhance absorption of the KeraFactor serum application that follows.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Borrowing elements from Adidas’ fan-favorite Gazelle style, this version ups the comfort level with a layered gumsole for double the shock absorption.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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