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
But moving quickly became a challenge as Trump and his MAGA base started sparring over the Justice Department's Epstein case file review, a fight that spilled into the halls of Congress and took Republicans' attention away from the impending spending vote.
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The Record-Telegram declared that no other probate case in the history of the Southwest had attracted so much attention.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Both Larson and Bronin came to the public’s attention by discarding deference.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Other issues such as the Iran strike commanded far more attention.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The Record-Telegram declared that no other probate case in the history of the Southwest had attracted so much attention.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Both Larson and Bronin came to the public’s attention by discarding deference.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Other issues such as the Iran strike commanded far more attention.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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While stereo tracks can sound very good, none had the same clarity, punch, or immersion of their Dolby Atmos counterparts.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Some posed for photos, others made rude gestures, and many simply stared.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 July 2025
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Before Lopez could really respond to the gesture, the skirt fell to the ground, leaving Lopez on stage in a shiny pair of gold underwear.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The party was especially popular in the West and South, appealing to farmers by objecting to the concentration of wealth and economic power.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The concentration of crime must also be addressed by a more saturated approach in terms of policing.—
Wamara Mwine,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
Noun
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As Wolf says, cannabis hospitality’s future belongs to those who serve purpose, not novelty — building a new kind of travel rooted in mindfulness, connection and place.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Programs focus on self-love, mindfulness, and emotional healing, according to the center’s website.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Glasses of Whispering Angel and palomas were knocked back — near the end of the party, the rosé had run dry — and mini lobster rolls and chilled shrimp, courtesy of Clam Bar Catering, were sampled.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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The documentary features historic film footage of America’s first female soldiers courtesy of the National Archives and rare photos from family archives.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Galactus doesn’t walk away unscathed either — his eyes are scorched by fire during one of the battles.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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Ars: What does China say in response to these notices?—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a public notice late last week that Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown would be terminated from the Medicare program Aug. 9.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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