raptness

noun

as in application

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  1. application
  2. consciousness
  3. consideration
  4. awareness
  5. preoccupation
  6. obsession
  7. fixation
Noun
  • Some of these applications may resemble advanced analytics more than futuristic AI.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Liuzzo said Eden submitted an application partly due to the location.
    — Theresa Clift July 29, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of application
Noun
  • Like a lot of us who tottered into consciousness in the second half of the 20th century, Les Claypool grew up with cartoons from the family television beaming into his retinas.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
  • And where does our personal ego, our consciousness, our soul, reside?
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of consciousness
Noun
  • Wilson’s review was written without much consideration for what movies do differently from their source material.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • Now, after entering Europe in 2023 with a London store, the brand has its sights on further international expansion, in brand awareness and distribution, with Europe first in line.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • That preoccupation with time has also led to a long-running collaboration with Hamilton, which has worked with Nolan on several films.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In fact, this preoccupation is the secret theme of these sun-and-sand songs.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of preoccupation
Noun
  • The scourge of modern club football is the obsession with pressing.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Pants are something of an anxiety-inducing fashion world obsession.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 July 2026
Definition of obsession
Noun
  • Trump’s fixation on Venezuela had grown since his return to office.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026
  • The American fixation on parking is only natural, according to Grabar.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of fixation
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“Raptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raptness. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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