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
The Observer previously reported many communities planned to rely heavily on public complaints, voluntary compliance and observations from city staff already working in the field rather than deploying dedicated enforcement teams.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
That observation mirrors what’s showing up in the data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Common examples of religious accommodations include schedule changes for religious observations and permission to wear religious dress in the workplace.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2026
That comment felt less like an observation and more like a warning.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
That observation mirrors what’s showing up in the data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Common examples of religious accommodations include schedule changes for religious observations and permission to wear religious dress in the workplace.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2026
That comment felt less like an observation and more like a warning.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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If Muntadas’s work expands the spectacle of self-exploitation to its wider social implications, Lord’s chapter in Media Hostages, Future Language, redirects this attention to the uninterested spectators passing by the billboard on the road.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday reiterated warnings of a possible massive Russian strike and urged residents to pay special attention to air raid alerts.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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What’s more, golf is a sport famed for its adherence to tradition, and not all technological advances are permissible in competitions.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Beyond access and adherence, AI could also help by synthesizing data from wearables and other sources, to present doctors with richer diagnostic information.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
28 May 2026
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The New World screwworm had been declared eradicated in the US decades ago, thanks to efforts such as the breeding of sterile flies, awareness campaigns and efforts to control the pest in foreign countries.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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But in those cases and others, the defendants took concrete steps that demonstrated their sincerity and conscious awareness of the threatening nature of their speech.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Long-term holders — defined as those who have held onto their coins for at least 155 days, or about five months — were largely inactive from February to April but have turned into sellers in recent weeks, Compass Point analyst Ed Engel said in a note Tuesday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Micahya Costen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Supporters frame the observance as recognition of traditional family structures, while critics say the timing and language amount to political counterprogramming that excludes LGBTQ+ families.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The annual observance is recognized with parades, community events and commemorations.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Eco effort At the heart of the property’s eco mindfulness (low waste; little to no plastic) is the Geo Park Discovery center, and its wonderful team of naturalists led by their lead Aidi Abdullah.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Manage stress levels through mindfulness techniques, like meditation, reading, or yoga.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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Historians have written about how the widespread fear and conformity of these periods reshaped American society in enduring ways, including the destruction of progressive political movements and both delaying and muting the Civil Rights Movement itself.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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Going hand-in-hand with this current backlash against bland conformity is also a desire for comfort and nostalgia, especially given how tumultuous the world seems these days.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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