as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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But Stiller and producer and star Adam Scott recognized the potential in newcomer Dan Erickson’s surreal script: Employees volunteer to undergo an operation, called severance, that bifurcates the consciousness into work life and personal life.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Both films also feature world-famous actors trying to disappear into beloved characters who have become so woven into the popular consciousness that any variation risks alienation.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
It was further embedded in the American Christmas consciousness in 1867 when Dickens gave a reading tour of the U.S. around Christmas time.
—Elizabeth Weise, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
That they are clearly marooned at an undeveloped level of consciousness is no excuse at all.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Both films also feature world-famous actors trying to disappear into beloved characters who have become so woven into the popular consciousness that any variation risks alienation.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
It was further embedded in the American Christmas consciousness in 1867 when Dickens gave a reading tour of the U.S. around Christmas time.
—Elizabeth Weise, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
That they are clearly marooned at an undeveloped level of consciousness is no excuse at all.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Since Isabel’s death, Nugent has raised awareness about these sites and championed legislation to limit their reach.Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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A lot of college football coaches probably paid it little attention, too.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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But, right now, any missed vote gets a lot of attention.CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many find healthier coping methods, such as exercise, mindfulness, and creative outlets.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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Read More: Why Some Men Keep Their Prostate Cancer a Secret Anxiety and Depression Both mindfulness practices and relaxation therapies seem to help people with cancer manage any resulting anxiety or depression, Balneaves says.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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