attention

noun

ə-ˈten(t)-shən How to pronounce attention (audio)
Definition of attentionnext
1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something I need your full attention right now

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Relevance

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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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3
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 That post got the city’s attention and was turned into a 311 report, which was passed along to Kansas City’s Office of Unhoused Solutions. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 This caught the attention of the dairy industry, which is among the groups advocating for an expansion of the visas. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 July 2026 Adults should closely supervise children around water and avoid distractions such as reading, using a phone, or other activities that take attention away from swimmers, the agency states on its website. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Schumer then turned his attention to Kristen McDonald Rivet, a first-term congresswoman who represents Flint. — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
  1. immersion
  2. awareness
  3. gesture
  4. concentration
  5. mindfulness
  6. courtesy
  7. eye
  8. notice
Noun
  • The series already featured arguably the best atmospheric immersion in sports video games and the team has gone to great lengths to further sell us on college football atmospheres.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Pediatricians push for standards and regulations Inventors have recognized a need for child water safety measures, and recent years have seen the emergence of immersion alarms that sound if the wristband a child is wearing goes underwater.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 4 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
  • Duggan Borges gestures around the studio, that thump still coming through the ceiling.
    — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • By evening, steady gestures can replace drama, and simple follow-through helps rebuild trust.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of gesture
Noun
  • The agency found elevated concentrations of lead, arsenic and thallium in the soil.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Once in the proper gear, Adams recommends removing the top two inches of topsoil from gardens, where the highest concentration of contaminants will settle after a fire.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of concentration
Noun
  • Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
    — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Food for thought Guests are also offered food for thought in workshops on topics like mindfulness, self-compassion over self-criticism, finding your why and how to get better sleep.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of mindfulness
Noun
  • And so is the explosion of island greenery at the end, courtesy of Te Fiti, who is really the earth mother.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • All of it is courtesy of G&P Records, Local H’s in-house merch arm run by long-time friend and unofficial third member Gabe Rodriguez.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 8 July 2026
Definition of courtesy
Noun
  • Just a week in the Iranian capital has offered an eye-opening insight into where the country is today.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Humans also see such a bright blue because the clear water absorbs red wavelengths and scatters blue light back to our eyes.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • Set stipulates that residents be packed and prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
  • Lawyers representing Meta filed a notice of appeal this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of notice

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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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