as in insomnia
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
a nagging wakefulness that seemed resistant to all of the standard home remedies
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Recent Examples of wakefulness
Sleepwalking explores the narrow yet profound space between the vigilant awareness of wakefulness and the surrender to the unknown feelings and sensations of sleep.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The programme has also been designed to educate guests on how to achieve good sleep when back at home and how factors, such as nutrition, gut health, stress and water retention, are all interconnected and play a part with insomnia and wakefulness.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Like humans, dogs experience several sleep cycles, including periods of wakefulness known as non-rapid-eye-movement sleep and the deeper stage of rapid-eye-movement sleep, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
His collection explored the intersection of bedtime narratives, memory and that transitional state between wakefulness and sleep, translating stories into wearable forms that reflect the blurred lines between reality and dreams, tradition and innovation, and past and future.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The result is a yin–yang balance, where sleep drives GH, and GH helps shape the rhythm of sleep and wakefulness.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The programme has also been designed to educate guests on how to achieve good sleep when back at home and how factors, such as nutrition, gut health, stress and water retention, are all interconnected and play a part with insomnia and wakefulness.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Like humans, dogs experience several sleep cycles, including periods of wakefulness known as non-rapid-eye-movement sleep and the deeper stage of rapid-eye-movement sleep, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
His collection explored the intersection of bedtime narratives, memory and that transitional state between wakefulness and sleep, translating stories into wearable forms that reflect the blurred lines between reality and dreams, tradition and innovation, and past and future.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The result is a yin–yang balance, where sleep drives GH, and GH helps shape the rhythm of sleep and wakefulness.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wakefulness
Noun
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Herbsnleaf sells edibles, vapes, drinks, capsules and oils, all designed to deliver the benefits of CBD in treating chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The programme has also been designed to educate guests on how to achieve good sleep when back at home and how factors, such as nutrition, gut health, stress and water retention, are all interconnected and play a part with insomnia and wakefulness.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism may share symptoms like fidgeting and restlessness.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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Much of protagonist Bishnu’s restlessness mirrors Rai’s own experiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pre- and post-mission evaluations will be compared to in-flight data to better understand how the deep space mission influences the crew's alertness, stress and ability to work together cohesively.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Morning sunlight signals the brain to wake fully, thus elevating alertness and setting the body’s internal clock.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Wakefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakefulness. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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