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
This is followed by developing a hypothesis, which is an explanation of the observation that can be tested against reality.
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
In my opinion, one of the best observations explaining market behavior came from John Maynard Keynes, who was an active trader and at one point had massive losses in his portfolio.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The satellite is the result of conversations between NASA and ISRO that began in response to the National Academy of Science’s 2007 decadal survey, which identified research priorities and recommended prioritizing observations of Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
This includes academic coaching, observation of classes and teams for teachers to collaborate.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
In my opinion, one of the best observations explaining market behavior came from John Maynard Keynes, who was an active trader and at one point had massive losses in his portfolio.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The satellite is the result of conversations between NASA and ISRO that began in response to the National Academy of Science’s 2007 decadal survey, which identified research priorities and recommended prioritizing observations of Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
This includes academic coaching, observation of classes and teams for teachers to collaborate.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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The decision to pursue an activity simply for one’s own enjoyment, though, is deeply human—especially at a moment when our time and attention are treated as commodities.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Yet Moon ventures have gradually come to be seen as a pitstop, rather than a standalone final destination — with attention pivoting to the bigger, juicier endgame of setting boots on Mars.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The other half entered an intensive, highly structured program that included aerobic exercise four times a week, adherence to a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, online cognitive training, mandatory social activities and monitoring levels of blood pressure and blood sugar.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Every business has a set of values, and adherence to these should be the common denominator rather than slavishly seeking out personality types.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Trump extended ByteDance’s compliance deadline until Sept. 17.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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By automating the deregulation process, the administration aims to reduce government spending and compliance burdens significantly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent concentration, very good acidity, well- integrated wood notes, rich tannins and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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At no time were code violations identified, and each report mentions the observance of a capuchin monkey.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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But starting in 1970, Time and Date AS has tracked observance of daylight saving time in Kentucky every year.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Practice mindfulness by engaging in activities that reduce stress and promote clear thinking during financial discussions.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Practice mindfulness, focus on the feeling, and/or say pleasure affirmations to stay present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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To aid him in the performance of these duties, he is authorized to appoint certain officers, who act by his authority and in conformity with his orders.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
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Ichiro, Madonna, Elvis: think about how each of them is somehow, simultaneously, impossibly, an avatar of both absolute conformity and absolute rebellion.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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