raptness

noun

Definition of raptnessnext
as in application

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  1. application
  2. consciousness
  3. consideration
  4. awareness
  5. preoccupation
  6. obsession
  7. fixation
Noun
  • Interested filmmakers and investors are encouraged to consult the guidelines available on the FDC website for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Many Philly landlords are offering move-in specials, waiving application fees and reducing deposits to attract renters, Zumper's Crystal Chen tells Axios.
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of application
Noun
  • 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
  • But the mystery of thought, of consciousness, remains a mystery.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of consciousness
Noun
  • Given these competing considerations, the scope and limitations of these representations and warranties are often heavily negotiated and the outcome of the negotiation is largely dependent upon the bargaining power of the parties.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • While many precautions mirror general public health guidance, pregnant people face additional considerations around maintaining prenatal care and preparing for delivery.
    Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • 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
  • So use the Oscar and the Grammy telecasts to raise money and awareness.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • Among Syria's many and complex tragedies, the camp has been a particular preoccupation of Mouaz Moustafa, an activist and the director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • So far, the North Korean reinforcements appear to be concentrated in and around Kursk, which is Putin’s main preoccupation as the January inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looms, potentially signaling a chaotic new political era for U.S.-Ukrainian-Russian relations.
    David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of preoccupation
Noun
  • To dismiss concerns about it as some kind of partisan obsession.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Is this tied in at all with Rob’s obsession with historical accuracy?
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of obsession
Noun
  • This fixation is a pity, since opera, like any art form, thrives on debate, disagreement, the back-and-forth of the public sphere.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Smith’s fixation this time around was on pushing Harper Stern (Myha’la) into moreso muted clothing with a non-threatening color palette.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fixation
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