1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
The researchers hope their landmark discovery will prompt follow-up observations of magnified stars in both the Dragon Arc galaxy and other distant galaxies.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Some might consider this observation churlish when her biggest rival, ITV, was criticized for abandoning the playing field on Christmas Day after scheduling a parade of repeats.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Because observation can influence a person’s eating habits, I was asked to leave.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
The final easily visible such occultation of until 2036, The Virtual Telescope Project will host an online observation from 17:15-18:30 UTC (12:15-1:30 p.m. EST).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Some might consider this observation churlish when her biggest rival, ITV, was criticized for abandoning the playing field on Christmas Day after scheduling a parade of repeats.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Because observation can influence a person’s eating habits, I was asked to leave.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
The final easily visible such occultation of until 2036, The Virtual Telescope Project will host an online observation from 17:15-18:30 UTC (12:15-1:30 p.m. EST).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford said that the Vikings were receiving the Rams’ full attention while the Rams were at the team’s facility in Woodland Hills.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The legal battle over TikTok has attracted unusual attention due to its political and cultural significance.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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Finding Success with Human Values in the Digital Age Brandon’s philosophy and strict adherence to its principles demonstrate that a company can thrive off of timeless human values in an era of technology.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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All Premier League clubs are assessed for their adherence to the competition’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) each year.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 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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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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For businesses, this means investing in transparency and compliance—challenges that could ultimately yield competitive advantages.—
Aaron Mendes,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Twitter was fined $350,000 for failing to show good faith and timely compliance, in a case the Supreme Court declined to review.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers can help with everything from pension records, field notes made by geographers working on the Mason-Dixon line, to immigration and Census records.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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Evanston-Skokie School District 65 Evanston-Skokie School District 65 finished out the 2023-2024 school year on a rough note when its Board of Education made the controversial decision to close Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies in Evanston in 2026.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first observance of the federal holiday.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Closings Here are a list of closings in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: State government offices will be closed.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Those who've embraced the cold water craze — be that in a frigid lake, the ocean, or an ice bath — frequently describe powerful, even transformative effects on their state of mind and sense of wellbeing: mindfulness, mental strength, alertness, exhilaration are other advantages added to the list.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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That can include taking short walks, eating a healthy diet, deep breathing or other mindfulness practices, and trying to get at least seven hours of sleep when possible.3 Seek professional help.—
Kimanzi Constable,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2025
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Insisting on a different history—or a challenging monument—did not come easily to a Jewish population that was, for centuries, intent on conformity.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025
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As an instrument of power and control in a single-party system, the North Korean military places supreme emphasis on doctrine, hierarchy, and conformity.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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