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as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
Increasing numbers of companies are developing satellites, satellite communications systems, Earth-observation technologies, navigation services, and components for the broader space economy.
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.
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Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
These dots are just one of the thrilling mysteries that have emerged from JWST’s observations of the early universe.
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Quanta Magazine,
2 July 2026
The new Atelier collection grew directly from those observations.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.
—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
These dots are just one of the thrilling mysteries that have emerged from JWST’s observations of the early universe.
—
Quanta Magazine,
2 July 2026
The new Atelier collection grew directly from those observations.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for observation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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In June 2024, Kelce and Swift were at the center of worldwide attention, even though their relationship wasn’t even a year old.
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
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All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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The most obvious factor being that the games are being played in the US, Canada and Mexico, which raises Americans’ overall awareness and puts matches in far more favorable TV windows.
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Treat cybersecurity as an investment in economic competitiveness and national resilience, not simply regulatory compliance.
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Faced with a national IT compliance mandate, Sapporo’s city government needed to modernize over one million lines of legacy code, which Kaplan estimated would have normally taken 200 engineering months of work.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity.
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Congress officially designated the last Monday in September to honor that observance.
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The June nonfarm payrolls report is due out Thursday instead of the usual Friday because the market is closed Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
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Its founders built around movement, mindfulness and mind-body connection first; apparel simply became the most scalable expression of that philosophy.
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These holistic mental and physical wellness itineraries incorporate spa treatments and mindfulness modalities such as forest bathing and meditation, private pilates and yoga classes, and food made with organic, sustainable ingredients.
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Frontman and mastermind Matt Bellamy returns to his longstanding theme of the endless search for something pure and real in a world of conformity, hypocrisy and alienation.
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Determined to understand what is really going on, two teenagers begin an investigation that leads them to challenge the invaders, their town’s conformity and their own uncertainties.
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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