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 In 2017, psychologist Eli Susman was on a meditation retreat at the Plum Village mindfulness center in southern France. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 The sailing is also designated as one of the line’s Wellness at Sea sailings, bringing together wellness, fitness, and mindfulness sessions all led by experts. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Strangely enough, they can be calmed by conducting mindfulness exercises. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026 Psychotherapy, counseling, occupational therapy, mindfulness therapy, and lifestyle adjustments can help improve functioning ad quality of life for people who have schizophrenia. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mindfulness

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Noun

The overt awareness of a ticking clock allows the smallest details to rise to the top.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Morales, who has spoken publicly about her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of awareness, joins a lineup of leading experts, advocates and innovators for the one-day event.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

While the Cornell case has drawn significant attention and public support, survivors may respond differently.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Mesh, lace, metallic studs, crochet and tie-dye competed for attention, while fitted party dresses and washed denim leaned heavily on familiar notions of off-duty rock-chick dressing.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of attention

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In late September, the concept was thrust back into the public consciousness thanks to a Variety interview with actor Jack Innanen, who plays the Canadian himbo Paul Baker on the excellent sitcom Adults.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
The other half is captured in DuVernay’s fascinating portrait of the Lost Cause — the culture of defiance and regret and literal whitewashing that came to represent the Southern consciousness of what life had been before the Civil War.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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