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
Generating intense magnetic fields Constructed from niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and niobium-titanium (Nb-Ti), these alloys require liquid helium immersion to lose their electrical resistance.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Real immersion means living and operating in a language nonstop.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
And in a luxury culture increasingly driven by spectacle, immersion, and social theater, that may be exactly the point.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
For more information: Here Are the 7 Best Language Immersion Programs Abroad for Adults and Retirees
Beyond the discount, the appeal of language immersion goes well past the trip itself.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Real immersion means living and operating in a language nonstop.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
And in a luxury culture increasingly driven by spectacle, immersion, and social theater, that may be exactly the point.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
For more information: Here Are the 7 Best Language Immersion Programs Abroad for Adults and Retirees
Beyond the discount, the appeal of language immersion goes well past the trip itself.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for immersion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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Using concentrations that are too high can add to the risk.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Measures of risk Although some mice were genetically similar, the more vulnerable mice had a higher concentration of Muribaculaceae bacteria in the gut.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton’s defense team during the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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How To Remove Stains From Marble Most marble countertops are sealed upon installation to help slow the absorption of liquids that can lead to staining.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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