PAY ATTENTION Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

attention

noun

ə-ˈten(t)-shən

Definition of attention

as in immersion

a focusing of the mind on something I need your full attention right now

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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 Sweeney said getting Congress to focus on the Social Security trust fund will be tough because so much else demands their immediate attention. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 The alerts have piled up, with cyclospora occupying much of the attention this year, as the parasitic infection gave explosive diarrhea to people in 48 states. — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Those are precisely the kinds of challenges that call for the careful attention and resources of the Attorney General’s Office. — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 After successful demonstration in ground and airborne trials, the company turned its attention to a GravNav, a system that senses changes in gravity fields. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention

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Noun

The kinds of cultural immersion and connections with locals possible with small group tours often lead to truly transformative travel experiences.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
For cultural immersion, a farm-to-table breakfast or cooking class at the on-property sustainable farm Rancho Lola is a perfect fit.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

The national spotlight on the area since Guthrie’s disappearance has in turn led to a greater public awareness about the many people who go missing or die in the sprawling desert and reveals just how many families are also searching for answers.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Those who have gathered in pink say the show of support is not an endorsement of what happened, but a stand for maternal mental health awareness and for mothers suffering from postpartum conditions.

— Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight.

— Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In a gesture of peace, al Sharaa enshrined key rights for Kurds via presidential decree, such as protection of the Kurdish language and recognition of Kurdish holidays.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gesture

Noun

The essence has a high concentration of PDRN, which promotes cellular repair and collagen production, plus niacinamide and copper peptides to leave your skin firmer and smoother.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
The Financial Times has argued that the astronomical prices of top modernist paintings are less about intrinsic artistic value than wealth, scarcity, and the concentration of buying power among billionaires.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

Long before mindfulness became a defining element of luxury hospitality, Miraval Arizona was there with insights and solutions.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
My work has explored how technology can help measure and promote these connections for better health, such as by tracking activity through wearables or delivering mindfulness training through mobile apps.

— Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Arsenal won 1-0 at Manchester United courtesy of a set piece, and Liverpool looked far too open in a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, for whom Antoine Semenyo starred.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Jumping on Reds starter Chase Burns, the Giants scored two runs in the first and three more in the second, courtesy of a three-run bomb from Rafael Devers to the deepest part of Oracle Park, in a 5-0 win to open a seven-game homestand.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Unlike the heavy smoky eyes and cut creases of the 2010s, this trend is throwing it back to the 1990s when smoky eyes were more minimalist.

— Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of eye

Noun

Starring Leisa Gwenllian in a breakout role, Marc Evans’ (Mr Burton) film drew strong notices this summer, especially for its lead.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Another student parked in the bike rack at nearby John Wayne Park and found a notice from Newport Beach Public Works stating that his e-bike will be confiscated if it's not removed within 24 hours.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of notice

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