IMMERSIONS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

immersion

noun

i-ˈmər-zhən

Definition of immersion

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 Luxury brands increasingly see real estate as the next frontier of brand immersion, says Markus Schreyer, a branding expert at Vanderbilt University, in an interview. — Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Provide role-specific training alongside company culture immersion. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Its proximity-sensing performance also remained consistent after 10 days of immersion, including tests in simulated seawater. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 Ants and smaller insects may require a brief immersion of the flowers in cold water. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immersion

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Lieb noted, however, that this stability is balanced by a high degree of concentration risk, given that over 80% of Vertiv’s revenue is generated directly within the data center market.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Stick to a concentration of 70% alcohol and leave it on a surface for at least one minute — using a 99% solution will evaporate too quickly, the CDC said.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentration

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Start with the practical fix that frees attention for what matters next.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
The public spotlight on what happened may have grown less intense, but the attention will again be turned to ground zero as people gather to read names and remember.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

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The study Patrick referenced, which was published in the journal Food & Function in 2023, analyzed food absorption in eight healthy men.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Administering it via a pill requires an enormous amount of the active pharmaceutical ingredient paired with a chemical absorption enhancer just to allow a tiny fraction of the drug to survive and enter the bloodstream.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of absorption

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