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 The Moon enters balanced Libra, bringing greater attention to your career, reputation, and interactions with decision-makers. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 There were legislative victories, landmark court rulings, and growing attention to the cause. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026 The case has garnered widespread attention, especially online, where intense debate and speculation have fueled conspiracy theories about what happened. — Lorraine Taylor , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 There was also the challenge of continuing as a photojournalist while managing the unexpected attention surrounding the photograph. — Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 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 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
  • Our 365-night trial and customer-friendly return policies aren’t goodwill gestures.
    — Maureen Burke, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In early September, in a gesture of compromise towards the industry, Suno added audio watermarking so its songs can be identified off-platform, and set monthly download caps meant to discourage flooding streaming services with AI tracks.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 9 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
  • To his eyes, the 11th century record of the Norman conquest offers an extreme example of the value of studying history’s patterns to anticipate future developments.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • While the rest of MomTok goes through it (except for Whitney, who is having the time of her life), they are only ever given half of our attention because Taylor and her eye-wateringly poor decision-making are impossible to sideline.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 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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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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