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
Three and a half decades later, the observatory has made nearly 1.7 million observations that have led to more than 22,000 scientific papers.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While this study had flaws and limitations, other researchers have made similar observations for deaths for specific groups after holidays like Christmas, the Mid-Autumn Festival and birthdays.
—Michelle Riba, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
In the years since, Hubble has gathered more than 1.6 million observations and 430 terabytes of data.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
The work relied on the seismometer network’s observations of more than 200 earthquakes, each of which produced multiple types of seismic waves.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While this study had flaws and limitations, other researchers have made similar observations for deaths for specific groups after holidays like Christmas, the Mid-Autumn Festival and birthdays.
—Michelle Riba, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
In the years since, Hubble has gathered more than 1.6 million observations and 430 terabytes of data.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
The work relied on the seismometer network’s observations of more than 200 earthquakes, each of which produced multiple types of seismic waves.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yet so often what happens…the balance is lost as the ideas of the visions are dismissed completely, buried under the obligation to create strict adherence to the now.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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For example, prominently showcasing relevant industry product certifications can help reinforce your adherence to industry standards.—
Dmitriy Schwarzburg,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even Julian Hector, former head of the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, called it the most influential Attenborough program in terms of conservation awareness.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Healing Appalachia, a music festival that raises awareness for and celebrates recovery from opioid addiction, is moving from West Virginia to eastern Kentucky this September with the fest’s co-founder Tyler Childers headlining alongside Chris Stapleton.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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New York reports 43% compliance, and California has reached nearly 55% compliance.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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This past week, an appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s request to delay compliance with the district court’s ruling that the administration must take all available steps to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2025
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European markets returned from the long Easter weekend on a negative note, amid continuing jitters around the U.S. economy and global trade.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Did husband and wife discuss each weekly session based on her notes?—
Heller McAlpin,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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The movement has since evolved into the world's largest secular observance, with EarthDay.org estimating that over 1 billion people engage in Earth Day activities each year.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the stock market reopens on Easter Monday after it was closed for trading in observance of Good Friday, marked this year on April 18.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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This would be an ideal time to practice mindfulness, stillness and serenity.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Techniques such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness may help ease anxiety and swallowing problems.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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So what coherent message emerges from these surreal dreams of conformity?—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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