1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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2
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
Two and a half hours north of Sacramento — halfway from anywhere — an ancient metal and wood observation tower perches atop a hillside.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The new observations show that magnetic fields play a central role in launching and shaping the powerful winds streaming from Arp 220's twin cores.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
His observation rings even truer today.
—Doug Liden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
By aligning experience with keen observations, investors may be able to improve their ability to make the most of what Bitcoin has to offer.
—Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The new observations show that magnetic fields play a central role in launching and shaping the powerful winds streaming from Arp 220's twin cores.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
His observation rings even truer today.
—Doug Liden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
By aligning experience with keen observations, investors may be able to improve their ability to make the most of what Bitcoin has to offer.
—Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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Ebrahimi’s death has also renewed attention on the case of another Iranian boxer, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, who is on death row.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The incident heightened national attention on aviation safety in 2025, with many people questioning whether flying was safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Higher scores indicated greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The American Indian Movement, which brought awareness to the need for international recognition of our rights as a sovereign people, was formed in 1968 right here in Minneapolis on the infamous Franklin Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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And at the federal level, Congress is pressing pause on a new hemp definition that would have reshaped THC compliance nationwide.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Deutsche Bank has been trying to overcome a long history of compliance failures and regulatory scandals.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Several media outlets reported receiving ransom notes, one of which requested several million dollars in bitcoin and threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if the money wasn’t sent.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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The report added that investigators wanted to keep the note private, and the Tucson station agreed not to broadcast any information about it.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Much like the Christian and Catholic observances of the Lent season leading up to Easter, Ramadan’s date on the Gregorian calendar changes each year, since it’s based on the lunar calendar.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the organization that launched the observance announces a national theme.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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In this encomium to mindfulness, Wallace tells a tale of two fish swimming along, oblivious of the fact of water, the medium of their own existence.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The idea is to connect with nature and experience mindfulness.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a new conformity bill introduced Thursday, Ehlers proposed spreading out the impacts of a change to a corporate tax break over multiple years so that the state budget isn’t hit hard all at once.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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