1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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2
as in awareness
a state of being aware
several mothers brought to the committee's attention the deplorable condition of the playground
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as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions
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Recent Examples of attention
Markets tend to price disruption risk but pay less attention to governance risk.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Exertional heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and is the third leading cause of death in athletes.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
As attention begins to shift from rescue to reconstruction, the country’s engineering community is mobilizing to assess thousands of damaged structures.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Pay close attention to apps that mention bandwidth sharing, proxy access or earning rewards from unused internet.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for attention
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Exertional heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and is the third leading cause of death in athletes.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
As attention begins to shift from rescue to reconstruction, the country’s engineering community is mobilizing to assess thousands of damaged structures.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Pay close attention to apps that mention bandwidth sharing, proxy access or earning rewards from unused internet.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for attention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
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Del Toro remains one of Hollywood’s most imaginative visual entertainers, and the prospect of visiting his long-dormant underworld later in 2026 promises not just fresh nostalgia but maybe even total immersion.
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Reports from Marriott International, Hilton and American Express have all pointed toward a traveler who wants connection, cultural immersion, emotional return, personal growth and more meaningful use of their time.
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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The most obvious factor being that the games are being played in the US, Canada and Mexico, which raises Americans’ overall awareness and puts matches in far more favorable TV windows.
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In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI rescinded the excommunications of the surviving bishops as a gesture towards reconciliation.
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People would hang from windows, encouraging you to do naughty things, and my thumb has never been sorer from back-and-forth gestures.
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There are about 340,000 pending cases in California, with highest concentration in Los Angeles county, with 95,000 open cases, TRAC data shows.
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Rare earths are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust, but minable concentrations are less common than for most other mineral commodities.
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Its founders built around movement, mindfulness and mind-body connection first; apparel simply became the most scalable expression of that philosophy.
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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.
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More than 30,000 complimentary Dasani water bottles will be distributed to fans entering through the First Base, Third Base and Left Field gates, courtesy of Liberty Coke Bottlers.
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The statue’s creation is already underway courtesy of local sculptor Ben Victor.
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The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.
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The satisfaction comes less from appearance and more from seeing something so distant directly with your own eyes.
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The notice applies only to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream plaintiffs.
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Despite all the filming notices inside MSG and guests told not to bring phones or cameras, Deadline has been told there is no wedding special being planned right now for either the big screen or streaming platforms.
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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