as in attention
a state of being aware
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Recent Examples of awareness
The vote reflects widespread frustration with pandemic-era spikes in retail thefts, car break-ins and the apparent awareness by some criminals that stealing anything less than $1,000 worth of goods won’t land you in prison.
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Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
This year's Earthshot awards ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday night, will celebrate advancements in environmental innovation and raise awareness of critical conservation issues.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
While studying filmmaking in the U.S. Fukunaga realized that nearly everyone there understood what had happened to Native Americans, while awareness among Japanese people of the plight of the Ainu people, the Indigenous ethnic group who reside in northern Japan, was much lower.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Despite the poor reviews on Here, awareness for the film jumped from 28% to 37%, but interest remains low.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
This year's Earthshot awards ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday night, will celebrate advancements in environmental innovation and raise awareness of critical conservation issues.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
While studying filmmaking in the U.S. Fukunaga realized that nearly everyone there understood what had happened to Native Americans, while awareness among Japanese people of the plight of the Ainu people, the Indigenous ethnic group who reside in northern Japan, was much lower.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Despite the poor reviews on Here, awareness for the film jumped from 28% to 37%, but interest remains low.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
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Quarterback Fernando Mendoza promised the Bears will quickly turn their attention to Stanford.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The complaints about the lack of attention to requests from Latino residents and accusations of discrimination will also go to the trial, the judge said.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The research shows that even brief mindfulness exercises can significantly lower cortisol levels and improve cognitive function under pressure.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Joyce: Claire lay there floating in and out of consciousness.Outside Online, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Symptoms include significant drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness, all of which require immediate medical attention.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Armed with knowledge of Jamie's role in the murder of his biological father, Garrett Randall (Will Patton), Beth hinted at using this information to destroy her brother.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers extended a qualifying offer to outfielder Teoscar Hernández on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation but not authorized to speak publicly.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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