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 allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.
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Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Salt used a portion of her speech to draw further attention to the lawsuit.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Both focused on music, and not in a flip, attention-seeking way.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Another commenter noted that teenagers require significant time and attention, and having another child might not be fair to the OP's eldest two children.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attention
Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Salt used a portion of her speech to draw further attention to the lawsuit.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Both focused on music, and not in a flip, attention-seeking way.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Another commenter noted that teenagers require significant time and attention, and having another child might not be fair to the OP's eldest two children.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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These programs are particularly crucial given that Envision happens in an environmentally sensitive area, with the lush jungle setting, beach access and deep nature immersion provided by the fest being a huge part of its appeal.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.—
Vanita Salisbury,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here’s where the show does have some awareness about its characters’ problematic indiscretions, and Carrington pushes back to point out that a relationship with a trans woman isn’t anything to be ashamed of.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This magical moment is a gesture of love and gratitude that lights up a smile brighter than the most grandiose display of holiday decorations, making every stressful minute of holiday gift shopping completely worth it.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Byrne tends to favor movement that’s kinetic but a little crooked—the sorts of blunt gestures that, theoretically, anyone can do.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stay at Kigelia Camp Ruaha, a simple but elegant camp perfectly situated in an area with a high concentration of wildlife.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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And, given the high concentration of the Magnificent Seven, a significant decline in their stock prices would have an outsized effect on an average American's passive fund portfolio.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just like in mindfulness meditation, simply observe your mental processes without judgment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Burke also uses the Fitbit app, which offers different workout and mindfulness classes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Photograph courtesy Oscilloscope Laboratories 3.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between his different projects, Emms took time to talk to THR about The Choral, being part of the Star Wars universe, courtesy of Andor, and what is next for him.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Another guard with a fresh cut above his eye told Reuters he had been hit in the head by a heavy drumstick thrown from the crowd.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Washington, wary of straining its ties with New Delhi, turns a blind eye.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What To Know The Incline Village General Improvement District (GID) issued a precautionary boil water notice on November 3 after a water main break caused a significant pressure loss in the distribution system.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Laudermilch accused the House class counsel of failing to represent her interests and criticized the settlement’s notice process, arguing that parents of children over 8 years old should now be informed of its provisions going forward, given the agreement’s longstanding consequences.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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