1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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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
Both Accountant 2 and Sinners are R-rated are competing with Revenge of the Sith for male attention, although the latter has the advantage of also playing to families.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump, meanwhile, drew the public’s attention for wearing a dark blue suit and a lighter blue tie in a sea of mournful black attire.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Context Shapiro gained national attention as one of the shortlist candidates for then-Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election after then-President Joe Biden stepped down.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump, meanwhile, drew the public’s attention for wearing a dark blue suit and a lighter blue tie in a sea of mournful black attire.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Context Shapiro gained national attention as one of the shortlist candidates for then-Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election after then-President Joe Biden stepped down.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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That brief immersion completely recalibrated my stress levels and brought me back to balance.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Guests are treated to a full-on immersion with nature, there aren’t any beach clubs or bar scenes to distract from the sunrises, ocean dips, and wildlife.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Grammy telecast, which was held less than a month after the wildfires broke out on Jan. 7, included several segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The gesture served as a precursor for the celebration that followed.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Pure vitamin C, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid Vitamin C concentration: 29% Fragrance-free?—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Participants each ingested a brownie containing various doses of Delta-8 or Delta-9, or a placebo, with researchers recording cannabinoid concentration in blood, subjective drug effects, cognitive and psychomotor performance, and vital signs.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This would be an ideal time to practice mindfulness, stillness and serenity.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Techniques such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness may help ease anxiety and swallowing problems.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Derrick White’s layup with 2:31 remaining in the fourth quarter tied the game at 91-91, but the decisive moments came courtesy of Franz Wagner, who answered with his own layup and another basket either side of a crucial miss by Tatum.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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The group continued singing with other patrons, applying body glitter to anyone interested—courtesy of Glynn. Scherer, another friend who was cheering Gill on during her tap sequence, captured more footage of the fun.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Keep an eye on the second frame as a potential swing round if this fight goes to the judges.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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What the union finds objectionable is the timing, Rosario-Lebron says, with opportunities rolled out a day after people left their jobs, and without any notice given to the union.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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The notice announces plans to introduce new rules for transfer pricing.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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