1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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2
as in awareness
a state of being aware
several mothers brought to the committee's attention the deplorable condition of the playground
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3
as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions
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Recent Examples of attention
Packaged with the very personalized attention, and the barrier to entry is almost understandable.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Security experts have called for more attention to be given to area after armed gangs in November fired on three U.S. commercial jetliners, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an ongoing ban against U.S. airlines flying into Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
During the protest, Lane not only brought attention to her situation, but to that of all trans women who face violence in Mexico City.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 21 Jan. 2025
All in all, a perfect storm for a disaster
The accident drew national attention.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Security experts have called for more attention to be given to area after armed gangs in November fired on three U.S. commercial jetliners, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an ongoing ban against U.S. airlines flying into Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
During the protest, Lane not only brought attention to her situation, but to that of all trans women who face violence in Mexico City.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 21 Jan. 2025
All in all, a perfect storm for a disaster
The accident drew national attention.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
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Words may fall short when portraying the shock, trauma and cognitive dissonance, but when words fail, there are images, objects and sensual immersion that can convey a perception of what happened and how the Nova festival community has come together for healing and hope.—
Karen-Janine Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Schwarzman Scholars gain in-depth exposure to China and have access to important relationships through internships, cultural immersion and mentors.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Nunley at the National MS Society said awareness is becoming increasingly critical, particularly because the disease can be challenging to diagnose.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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By sharing her story, Gold helped bring awareness to a subject that hadn't previously been spoken about openly.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Breathwork, sound, gesture, and instrumentation played key roles in oral poetry delivered in this era.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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At first, the dedicated mother saw the project as a simple, heartfelt gesture to create something meaningful for her son.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Higher for longer rates, geopolitical tensions, concentration in U.S. equities and high government debt levels are also risks Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund is monitoring, Tangen added.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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The industry’s transformation—and increasing concentration—have made the biggest PBMs an evermore-powerful force, with the heft to pick winners and losers.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Teach your child mindfulness skills Another effective way to pause and cool off is by practicing mindfulness.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yet in moments of great trauma, practicing mindfulness can be particularly challenging.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Digital fingerprinting returns next month, courtesy of Google’s recent policy change, and tracking cookies remain a threat.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Screenshot courtesy of Brenda Stolyar via Apple Intelligence Power up with unlimited access to WIRED.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
20 Jan. 2025
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Over the next five months, police shot hundreds of protesters in the eyes with rubber bullets.—
Sammy Feldblum,
The Dial,
30 Jan. 2025
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Alana is 2-foot-5, also with brown hair and eyes, and weighs around 20 pounds.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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His lawyers filed a notice of appeal Wednesday, asking the state's midlevel appeals court to reverse his May conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The notice was made in accordance with North Carolina’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act on Monday.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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