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 Then, some years ago, Alaei's colleagues in Iran turned their attention to Zophobas morio - the superworm, which is native to South and Central America. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 17 July 2026 Advertisement That question deserves particular attention because Atlanta occupies a unique place in the American imagination. — Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026 Pay extra attention to the base of your plants as well as garden borders. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Why does this event seem to grow more important as the world’s attention continues to fracture into niche subgenres? — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention

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Noun

This constant immersion means that when students enter their live sessions with a human teacher, they are often already primed with the confidence to speak.

— Matthew Kayser July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Think of him as someone who got an earlier jump on the language of major-league pitching, like a kid put into a foreign-language immersion school.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

Their calendars, for instance, encode a sophisticated awareness of astronomical cycles that demands advanced calculations.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

Even when two of them are just seated in the booth of a diner, what passes between them is suggested by looks, gestures, and our ability to read the situation.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
The Smart Stack offers more contextual suggestions and has added convenient gesture controls.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

Definition of gesture

Noun

Near Streets In urban environments, planting along high-traffic streets increases the concentrations of pollutants from car exhaust that can contaminate the fruit.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Lead concentrations exceeded the acceptable threshold in 14 of 64 soil samples, the state audit reported.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

Pannakara’s discourses on mindfulness and kindness in churchyards, town squares and in front of the Lincoln Memorial drew large, diverse crowds.

— Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Part of an overall approach to mindfulness is an awareness of one’s surroundings, and celebrating Central Texas culture with mindful movement and creativity is one way to do that.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Aside from the clutch, Nyong’o accessorized her New York City premiere attire with gold metallic heels by Aldo and jewelry pieces courtesy of Sabyasachi, further accentuating the gold color scheme of her attire.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
One of the most poignant illustrations of shifting baseline syndrome comes courtesy of researcher Loren McClenachan.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

The 45 mm Excalibur Kabuto Legacy takes particular inspiration from the samurai, spotlighting 12 highly detailed commanders perched at each hour mark—one of just many stunning aspects that will catch your eye on this latest release.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Formaldehyde can irritate our eyes, throats, noses and lungs, but can also cause cancer — suggesting that exposure to persistent wildfire smoke could become more toxic as time goes on.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of eye

Noun

The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names.

— Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Users have reported receiving notice of the price changes recently as Fubo rolls the channels out to subscribers.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of notice

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