as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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Recent Examples of consciousness
When this idea is diluted, government expands its ambition to curate the public’s consciousness.
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George F. Will, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Spent most nights hovering at the edge of consciousness, unwilling or unable to sink fully into sleep.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
These spaces and events are activating an intergenerational, community consciousness and conversation.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The initial effects of the drug include deep sedation or decreased consciousness, bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure) and respiratory depression, especially when combined with fentanyl and other opioids.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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George F. Will, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Spent most nights hovering at the edge of consciousness, unwilling or unable to sink fully into sleep.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
These spaces and events are activating an intergenerational, community consciousness and conversation.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The initial effects of the drug include deep sedation or decreased consciousness, bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure) and respiratory depression, especially when combined with fentanyl and other opioids.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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April is National Donate Life Month to raise awareness that each donor can save eight lives and enhance 75 more.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ministry further cited various activities and projects already in place that are aimed at raising awareness and supporting journalists, including a working group, an SOS line and an online platform.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plan well in advance The buzz is big — and few Charlotte restaurant openings have gotten this much attention recently.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, having children is not a job requirement, but your inner child will rejoice at all the attention.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Psychotherapist Katerina Georgiou frames it through the lens of mindfulness.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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