as in attention
a state of being aware
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Recent Examples of awareness
In collaboration with No Kid Hungry, the campaign is raising awareness for child food insecurity in the United States.
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Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
One reason tech companies may feel so emboldened to pull support and features from consumer devices is the general lack of awareness among people that this is even possible.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Recent research reveals an unsettling reality: Despite widespread awareness of the risks, teens and phone use while driving remains a persistent and deadly problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
None is as dangerous as a too keen awareness of critical response.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
One reason tech companies may feel so emboldened to pull support and features from consumer devices is the general lack of awareness among people that this is even possible.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Recent research reveals an unsettling reality: Despite widespread awareness of the risks, teens and phone use while driving remains a persistent and deadly problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
None is as dangerous as a too keen awareness of critical response.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
Noun
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But Disney+ has been getting attention for the latest version, technically the 40th and 41st series of the time-jumping character.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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The decision to pursue an activity simply for one’s own enjoyment, though, is deeply human—especially at a moment when our time and attention are treated as commodities.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Practice mindfulness by engaging in activities that reduce stress and promote clear thinking during financial discussions.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Practice mindfulness, focus on the feeling, and/or say pleasure affirmations to stay present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The last crypto cycle saw a variety of experimentation with the concept, but these attempts ran into product-market fit and regulatory barriers, and thus have not ascended into the mainstream consciousness.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth spent every morning of that next year at the hospital, talking to her son in hopes of bringing him back to consciousness.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Given their long-standing reputations and deep knowledge of the industry, both execs are well positioned to troubleshoot issues anywhere – whether remotely or on set – ensuring flow and leveraging their strong connections with former colleagues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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