awareness

noun

aware·ness ə-ˈwer-nəs

Synonyms of awareness next

: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists

promoting a heightened awareness of the problem

seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on

an acute awareness of subtle differences

They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.—

New Scientist

The alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …—

Larry Diamond

Examples of awareness in a Sentence

while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you

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The Giants’ star pitcher has spoken to high school assemblies to share his family’s story and plans to continue efforts to raise awareness. —

Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024 Bentonville Public Schools is raising awareness about how often drivers run school bus stop signs as incidents rise. —

Alex Golden, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 Marketers really had two primary roles—driving brand awareness and providing sales support. —

Mark Emond, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Toxic Plants in the Florida Landscape: Toxic Plants in the Florida Landscape is an informative presentation that is meant to bring awareness and educate on the dangers of ingesting or interacting with plants commonly found to be toxic in the landscape around many parts of the state. —

Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for awareness