OBSERVATION Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

observation

noun

ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən

Definition of observation

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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Relevance

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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 Defector deputy editor Barry Petchesky may have had the funniest observation of all. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Because of that, Bigley’s roadside observations can offer not only an early glimpse at the water year ahead but also local recreation options and Chinook salmon breeding. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 By naming a condition as a disease, institutions transform it from a collection of observations into a new class of object, creating new possibilities for intervention, regulation, and investment. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026 These observations add to other studies pointing to water on ancient Mars. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for observation

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Noun

Hernan Lopez is president of Owl & Co, an advisory firm focused on media and the attention economy.

— Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026
Broad panels open the interiors to water and sky, allowing the lake to enter the home without the structure competing for attention.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

Treat cybersecurity as an investment in economic competitiveness and national resilience, not simply regulatory compliance.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Faced with a national IT compliance mandate, Sapporo’s city government needed to modernize over one million lines of legacy code, which Kaplan estimated would have normally taken 200 engineering months of work.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of note

Noun

The market was closed Friday in observance of the Fourth of July — so, understandably, Thursday's trading volume was light, which made stocks vulnerable to big swings.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 July 2026
In observance of the occasion, here is a ranking of Djokovic’s 10 best wins at Wimbledon, based on a combination of significance, performance quality, and entertainment value.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of observance

Noun

Its founders built around movement, mindfulness and mind-body connection first; apparel simply became the most scalable expression of that philosophy.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
These holistic mental and physical wellness itineraries incorporate spa treatments and mindfulness modalities such as forest bathing and meditation, private pilates and yoga classes, and food made with organic, sustainable ingredients.

— Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Other essential qualities include a substantial heft, range, and engagement with the United States’s history, especially the recurrent issues of racial injustice, religious enthusiasm, social conformity, and rampant capitalism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
In a particularly eerie feat of conformity, every man in the portrait gallery wears a near-identical blue coat, even though portraits from their lifetimes feature them dressed in an assortment of brown, black, gray and other-colored garments.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of conformity

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