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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 bizarre explanation brought an end to an episode that generated widespread attention online after Pierre initially accused the courier of stealing the order. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Further talks have lost momentum, with the White House’s attention focused on its conflict with Iran. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The level of media attention could also make picking a second impartial jury more difficult, a factor that could influence Cruz's decision. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 This deep access to the authentic layers of the Eastern Himalayas is made possible by the hyper-engaged attention of the home’s Sherpa family. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention

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Noun

The Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series delivers theater-sized immersion without breaking the bank.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
The bigger the screen, the more likely one is to feel full immersion in an experience that Tez admits was frequently unpleasant, only without the accompanying hits of dopamine or adrenaline, much less the sense of accomplishment.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

Central States recently joined the Expanding ESOPs coalition, which includes nearly 100 organizations working together to grow employer ownership here in Arkansas and beyond by increasing awareness and improving policy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Veterans Place says events like the Cornhole Classic not only raise money, but also increase awareness of the challenges many veterans face after military service.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

Studying the effects of this fluctuating luminescence on interpreting gesture may tell us whether speech has significant benefits around an evening campfire.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
After both drivers made hand gestures at each other, the unidentified victim drove to a house in Poolville, and Jones followed, the release stated.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of gesture

Noun

This would give Verbruggen precious periods to rest his body and his mind — maintaining concentration, irrespective of the scale of involvement during a game, is important for goalkeepers.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Business leaders should audit their AI vendor concentration, map which core operations depend on a single foreign model or chip supplier and then set concrete diversification targets.

— Sajal Singh, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

On Malta, the adults-only Verdala Wellness Hotel, Corinthia Palace, Phoenicia, and ME Malta offer pools, spacious spas, focused workouts, and mindfulness activities designed to restore and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
This was the Jack Kornfield, the mindfulness guru who wrote A Path With Heart, the book that had launched Britton’s journey into Buddhism.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Goal number 12 in the Champions League arrived courtesy of a free kick against Feyenoord as Barcelona ran out comfortable winners.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
But the Dodgers pulled ahead again two innings later, courtesy of the red-hot bat Teoscar Hernández has been swinging in September.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

And if your eyes are your favorite feature, play them up with sculptural lashes, a soft smoky eye, or a simple wash of cool-toned eye shadow.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026
As tropical resorts push nightly rates into eye-watering territory (while charging excessive rates for cocktails, kids clubs and more), the appeal of paying for nearly everything upfront has become increasingly attractive.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of eye

Noun

The notice could come from a bank, retailer, employer, healthcare provider, insurer, school or another organization.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Attorneys for Shanetta Bossell filed a notice of intent to rely on lack of mental capacity defense, according to court records filed Friday.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of notice

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