awareness
noun
aware·ness
ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: 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
New ScientistThe alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …—Larry Diamond
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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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In recent years, a large group of these marketers have come to the Super Bowl in a bid to increase awareness and to push viewers to visit them online.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the dismay of his own fans will prove to be a corrective; in reaction to his latest wave of pro-Nazi rhetoric and overt Holocaust denialism, Reddit’s r/Kanye sub declared itself over and began filling with Holocaust awareness posts (and, more humorously, odes to Taylor Swift).
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
Mindfulness helps manage stress levels and encourages greater awareness of hunger and fullness cues.24
Support: Social support can help with weight loss.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
The company has consistently built its brand awareness with comedic, edgy marketing that pokes fun at the fact that most water brands are relatively boring.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the dismay of his own fans will prove to be a corrective; in reaction to his latest wave of pro-Nazi rhetoric and overt Holocaust denialism, Reddit’s r/Kanye sub declared itself over and began filling with Holocaust awareness posts (and, more humorously, odes to Taylor Swift).
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
Mindfulness helps manage stress levels and encourages greater awareness of hunger and fullness cues.24
Support: Social support can help with weight loss.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
The company has consistently built its brand awareness with comedic, edgy marketing that pokes fun at the fact that most water brands are relatively boring.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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