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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Recent Examples of consciousness
The issue was recently catapulted into mainstream consciousness by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast.
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Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Steve Guttenberg has remained in the public consciousness for decades, thanks to his upbeat persona and memorable roles in such 1980s touchstones as Three Men and a Baby, Short Circuit and the Police Academy franchise.
—Steve Guttenberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
And Donovan fears the lasting memory of LaVine in the NBA’s collective consciousness is one of struggle rather than the dominance LaVine is currently inflicting on the rest of the East.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Anaphylaxis requires prompt medical attention; its symptoms include throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Steve Guttenberg has remained in the public consciousness for decades, thanks to his upbeat persona and memorable roles in such 1980s touchstones as Three Men and a Baby, Short Circuit and the Police Academy franchise.
—Steve Guttenberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
And Donovan fears the lasting memory of LaVine in the NBA’s collective consciousness is one of struggle rather than the dominance LaVine is currently inflicting on the rest of the East.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Anaphylaxis requires prompt medical attention; its symptoms include throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
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Do Good Weekend celebration centered on a classical concert, blood drive and food drive to raise money and awareness about food-insecure families battling illness.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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So use the Oscar and the Grammy telecasts to raise money and awareness.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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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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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
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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