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 The frozen sandwiches were sold at schools across the Midwest before eventually attracting the attention of Smucker in 1999, which bought the brand. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Mayor Daniel Lurie is paying close attention to what's being said this week. — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 The British actor first caught Hollywood’s attention as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire before becoming a global phenomenon as Edward Cullen in Twilight. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 Major label attention indeed followed, eventually leading Cave In to sign with RCA in 2001, with Hydra Head retaining certain vinyl and other release rights. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention

Noun

The new perspective adds a layer of immersion to a series that was already dripping with layers of surreal ambiance.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
After their successful two-year immersion into the business, Launch participants are offered a full-time job.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

Professors structure lectures with an awareness of how a sentence might circulate online.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
The funds raised from the tour help support Preservation Sacramento’s activities, such as raising awareness of properties and adding sites to the National Register of Historic Places.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

More than 75 games are expected to support hand-gesture controls at launch, while Xbox Cloud Gaming will provide access to additional games.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
If there had been a homophobic or anti-woman gesture, there likely would have been a media uproar if a prominent athlete condoned it.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of gesture

Noun

Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change by increasing the concentration of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere.

— Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Using X-ray tomography and virtual unrolling techniques, the researchers were able to reconstruct the scrolls and identify readable text at each lead concentration level.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

In its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Beyond the celebrity and sports dimensions of the event, both the gala and the festival will include participation from experts in psychology, fitness, fashion, mindfulness and many other areas.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

On Instagram, Anderson shared a behind-the-scenes look at her beauty prep, courtesy of her vegan skin care line, Sonsie.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Later, Ceretti returned to close the night in custom Prada, courtesy of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons.

— Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

One is set up to display on a TV for the crowd, showcasing the light from millions of stars and galaxies too dim to see with the naked eye.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
For example, repeating specific colors or spacing throughout the arrangement helps the eye move easily throughout the design.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of eye

Noun

The problem does not affect the car seat’s safety performance when it is properly secured in a vehicle or attached to a stroller, according to the recall notice.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Those categories include Black, Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students, according to the UC enrollment report cited in the notice.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of notice

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