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 Shooters have thrived in Campbell’s spacing due to how much attention point guards and bigs generate off the pick-and-roll. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Snyder instead went to the University of North Carolina and caught the Royals’ attention a few years later. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 The governor gets most of the power and all of the attention. — David Wickert, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The contest has drawn national attention because Kansas hasn’t elected a Democratic senator in nearly a century. — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 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
  • Guerra cited the new Milan Galleria retail and hospitality project unveiled in September, a multi-floor experience of fashion, food and culture, offering a full immersion into Prada’s world, including the Pradasphere permanent exhibition.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Co-owner Nadja Mumelter leads regular forest bathing sessions, guiding guests through a mindful immersion into nature.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immersion
Noun
  • Hundreds of runners in purple briefs took to the streets of Johannesburg last Friday to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The decision to launch the movie in moderate release — rather than limited in just a handful of venues or nationwide on more than 2,000 screens — proved wise because the studio was able to bolster awareness while cultivating a sense of scarcity.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • One of the sweetest gestures during the Halloween season in Kansas City comes from one of the sweetest companies in town — Russell Stover.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Still, the gesture sends a clear message that this is Luka's team now.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gesture
Noun
  • Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Geneva — Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centuries, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of concentration
Noun
  • This memory of the body’s muscle enacted in the gesture of cutting, moved from anger to mindfulness to mourning for all that was lost in that claiming of art.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This kind of recovery can involve DBT, a therapy that focuses on mindfulness and emotional regulation.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of mindfulness
Noun
  • Many of the stories, interviews and analyses Jake Tapper presents to his followers on CNN rely heavily on moving pictures, courtesy of his employer.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
  • To add finishing touches to her look, Adams wore a pair of gold statement earrings, along with a cocktail ring courtesy of David Webb.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of courtesy
Noun
  • Infection signs around the nose, mouth, ears, eyes or genital areas also warrant attention, the agency added.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Volkanovski developed swelling and a cut beneath his left eye but continued finding openings with his punches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • The prospect of a SpaceX-Tesla combo got rave notices from the research crews covering both companies.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The advance notice allowed Baugh and his colleagues to alert dozens of grooms living in the barns to evacuate before the flood reached them.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of notice

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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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