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
This episode depicts the benefits of cultural immersion, trying new experiences, and speaking more than one language.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
The experiential data from brief immersion provides more accurate information than unlimited hypothesizing (a.k.a. overthinking).
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
My increasing immersion in the news felt like a transition into adult consciousness.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
One in five people travel specifically to seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, reminding us that adventure, comfort, and cultural immersion can all be found on our dinner plates.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
The experiential data from brief immersion provides more accurate information than unlimited hypothesizing (a.k.a. overthinking).
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
My increasing immersion in the news felt like a transition into adult consciousness.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
One in five people travel specifically to seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, reminding us that adventure, comfort, and cultural immersion can all be found on our dinner plates.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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Pure vitamin C, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid Vitamin C concentration: 29% Fragrance-free?—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Participants each ingested a brownie containing various doses of Delta-8 or Delta-9, or a placebo, with researchers recording cannabinoid concentration in blood, subjective drug effects, cognitive and psychomotor performance, and vital signs.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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