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 Employees shifted their attention from repetitive data entry to resolving the remaining small number of true business exceptions. — Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 With the accompanying string of tropical nights, state media has devoted unusual attention to the hottest weeks of the year, known locally as sambok, or the dog days of summer. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 This combination captures people’s moral attention and spurs them to action. — Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention

Noun

The Switch 2 version did feature motion controls, which added to the immersion of the game though and made some moves, such as the bow aiming better.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
The first kind was a lot of on-the-ground sensory immersion, especially for Nina’s sections.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

The experience has also turned the mother-daughter duo into advocates for mental health awareness and more intentional technology use.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
The curriculum includes topics like executive presence, professional branding, influence, resilience, conflict navigation, storytelling, disability and accessibility awareness, and allyship.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

Lieb noted, however, that this stability is balanced by a high degree of concentration risk, given that over 80% of Vertiv’s revenue is generated directly within the data center market.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Stick to a concentration of 70% alcohol and leave it on a surface for at least one minute — using a 99% solution will evaporate too quickly, the CDC said.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

In the moment, emotional regulation strategies can include breathing or mindfulness techniques that help calm the body’s nervous system and turn down the intensity of emotions.

— Jessica Griffin, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, investing time in self-care and mindfulness practices can enhance your well-being and prepare you for future opportunities.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

The latter come courtesy of Gravy, a puppet Dirnt used back in the day to entertain his pals on the road that inspired a cinematic counterpart.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Wednesday’s game pits French champions and Champions League winners PSG against Premier League side Villa, who lifted the Europa League courtesy of a 3-0 win over Freiburg.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

Some travel essentials are simply non-negotiable, from a blackout eye mask for sleeping on the plane to a personal safety alarm for peace of mind.

— Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
There’s an incredibly welcoming feel, and no staffer blinks an eye at accommodating a baby or rowdy teens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of eye

Noun

Those who’ve reported to ICE offices after receiving the notices have been outfitted with ankle monitors that allow authorities to track their location, Dorsainvil says, and many have been assigned court dates in about a month.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
What goes on the purchase order are continuity, portability, data exit at no additional charge, deprecation notice windows, escrowed weights, the right to run the thing yourself when the relationship ends.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of notice

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