MINDFULNESS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

mindfulness

noun

ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs

Definition of mindfulness

as in awareness

a state of being aware his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics

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Recent Examples of mindfulness Self-compassion involves having kindness of yourself, recognizing common humanity, reducing self-judgement and practicing mindfulness (a focus on living in the present moment). — Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026 My work has explored how technology can help measure and promote these connections for better health, such as by tracking activity through wearables or delivering mindfulness training through mobile apps. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 For some people, managing anxiety means more than learning breathing exercises or practicing mindfulness. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Don’t Forget About Mindfulness In the same way adults practice mindfulness, teens can do so as well. — Parents, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mindfulness

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Central States recently joined the Expanding ESOPs coalition, which includes nearly 100 organizations working together to grow employer ownership here in Arkansas and beyond by increasing awareness and improving policy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Veterans Place says events like the Cornhole Classic not only raise money, but also increase awareness of the challenges many veterans face after military service.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of awareness

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Matt Bevin has for months claimed Johnson is unable to afford him a fair trial and is using the case to gain attention from the media.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
That’s the part of the guarantee-game economy that deserves more attention now.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of attention

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The former Arsenal man had been playing for Lyon in France’s top flight for the past three years, on the fringes of most people’s footballing consciousnesses.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
It’s well known that psychedelics such as LSD can spark psychotic breaks, but meditation can produce altered states of consciousness almost as powerful as those induced by psychedelics.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

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