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
Fox uses immersion reading—listening to the audiobook while following the text—to strengthen comprehension and visualization.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
But in return, DLSS 5 unlocked a new level of immersion.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Gathering people’s attention requires complete immersion, and sound healing does just that.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
But in return, DLSS 5 unlocked a new level of immersion.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Gathering people’s attention requires complete immersion, and sound healing does just that.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immersion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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More aggressive cancers showed even higher hemoglobin concentrations and lower oxygen levels than less aggressive tumors.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Breathwork, meditation practices and strategies that reduce fight-or-flight activation have been shown to support neuroplasticity, improve cognitive flexibility and enhance memory and concentration.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Feel daring, attention-grabbing and unapologetically you.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta rapper Offset is hospitalized after being shot in South Florida, according to his representative and authorities, in a developing story that is drawing national attention.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Greek yogurt is the best choice for more protein and lower lactose, and whole-fat yogurt can help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2026
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Paramount will argue that their absorption of Warner Bros Discovery has been in an effort to scale up to streamer competitors like Netflix and Amazon.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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