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
One poem may recall a kitchen moment with a loved one; the next may hold a small observation about birdsong or the feel of the morning light.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
But such observations were largely drowned out by the headline-generating rhetoric of other A.I. leaders.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
The National Weather Service’s official observation site at General Mitchell International Airport recorded 6.91 inches of rainfall over Aug. 9 and 10 — the city's second-wettest day on record, dating back 154 years.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Based on years of observation as an educator, my opinion is that by the age of 16, a majority of females demonstrate maturity sufficient to make rational decisions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
But such observations were largely drowned out by the headline-generating rhetoric of other A.I. leaders.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
The National Weather Service’s official observation site at General Mitchell International Airport recorded 6.91 inches of rainfall over Aug. 9 and 10 — the city's second-wettest day on record, dating back 154 years.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Based on years of observation as an educator, my opinion is that by the age of 16, a majority of females demonstrate maturity sufficient to make rational decisions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Around the same time that Friedland gained national attention—in 2023, after the 1975 front man, Matty Healy, went on the show and laughed at racist jokes about the rapper Ice Spice—a change started to occur.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Hill Dickinson pitch is five metres longer than Goodison, at 105m by 68m, in adherence with both the Premier League and FIFA’s guidelines.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Rivian often receives praise for its adherence to a cohesive company image, from its Outpost charging points to Spaces company stores to marketing initiatives.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stores give customers the chance to experience products first-hand, which in turn drives brand awareness and lifts e-commerce sales.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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DiMarco uses his model influencer platform to spread awareness about deaf culture, launching the Nyle DiMarco Foundation — his nonprofit organization for deaf children and families — in 2016, and being the keynote speaker at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in 2020.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But without custody, compliance, and legal frameworks, speed risks becoming a headline metric with little market impact.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This could include rectifying overdue child support payments, probation compliance, community testimony attesting to their good moral character, mentoring those with similar pasts, repayment of benefit overpayment or repayment of taxes.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Franklin note is stirring, too, because the man — despite being a great recruiter and motivator — has a rep for fizzling in big games.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Words may hit all the wrong notes when the moon aggravates Chiron today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Government offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, including Secretary of State offices, the U.S. Post Office (FedEX's delivery services as well), courthouses and banks.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In addition to its advocacy and education work, The Florida Holocaust Museum will share resources and host programs to make this observance widely accessible in the coming years: communities, classrooms, allies, and institutions of every kind.—
Mark Temnycky,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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This emotional availability helps build relational mindfulness and the ability to trust in the consistency of love even when moods shift or life gets chaotic.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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There’s no need to ditch your coffee and tea entirely—a bit of mindfulness around consumption goes a long way.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
9 Aug. 2025
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They aren’t constrained by attention spans or the pull of conformity.—
Neeraj Gulati,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The general idea is that in that era the touchstone of truth was conformity to religious doctrines.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
12 June 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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