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
The brand’s latest outpost, Awasi Santa Catarina, on the southern coast of Brazil, is a brilliant immersion into marine life and local culture.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Plans involve increasing the number of specialized teachers at magnet campuses, extending language immersion through grade 12 and partnering with businesses and STEM organizations to pair students with career opportunities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
In its hi-def detailing, The Moth flips the script, ensuring immediate and constant immersion.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Festivals where heat is an issue are sometimes equipped with mobile cold-water immersion tanks to cool people down quickly, Friedman says.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Plans involve increasing the number of specialized teachers at magnet campuses, extending language immersion through grade 12 and partnering with businesses and STEM organizations to pair students with career opportunities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
In its hi-def detailing, The Moth flips the script, ensuring immediate and constant immersion.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Festivals where heat is an issue are sometimes equipped with mobile cold-water immersion tanks to cool people down quickly, Friedman says.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immersion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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Mature weeds need a stronger concentration.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Consequences of concentration This phenomenon has changed the way some NFL teams scout college prospects, cutting down on their trips to check out players on small campuses.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This week’s wellness trends highlight what’s worth your attention and what may not live up to the hype.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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The food is elegant yet playful with impeccable attention to detail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scientists had long observed two distinct absorption and emission signals in the material that existing theories could not fully explain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are also exploring structural tweaks to the molecule that could expand its absorption range into the visible light spectrum while maintaining its energy density and stability.—
Chelsea Haney
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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