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
Hollywood unions tend to enter the public consciousness only when something goes wrong.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
When temperatures are this low, hypothermia and loss of consciousness can happen in less than 10-15 minutes.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Such interactions have excited certain people within the AI industry, some of whom seem to view the exchanges as signs of machine consciousness.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The consciousness of social reevaluation and rise, a social spiritualism.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
When temperatures are this low, hypothermia and loss of consciousness can happen in less than 10-15 minutes.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Such interactions have excited certain people within the AI industry, some of whom seem to view the exchanges as signs of machine consciousness.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The consciousness of social reevaluation and rise, a social spiritualism.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The American Indian Movement, which brought awareness to the need for international recognition of our rights as a sovereign people, was formed in 1968 right here in Minneapolis on the infamous Franklin Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is another kind of voter fraud which has escaped the attention--whether accidentally or deliberately--of the media.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a measured but hostile tone, Rhoades called attention to a great number of complaints that had come from Coppermark.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the best Valentine’s Day present might be growing closer to your special someone through the gift of mindfulness.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The hotel is part of the Perseus Group, which aims to create properties that encourage community, mindfulness, and connection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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