1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
several mothers brought to the committee's attention the deplorable condition of the playground
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as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions
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Recent Examples of attention
Also be sure to pay special attention to their ears, bellies, between their toes, and all over their face.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
His attorney William Sulton argued during a 20-minute initial appearance that there was no legal basis for the charges and, afterward, accused the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office of bringing the charges to get media attention.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Braun's underperformance in polling is part of what has caught national observers' attention.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Why Did the the Texas Railroad Commission Request More Funding?
Under Texas law, the commission employs a priority rating system to determine which wells require immediate attention.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
His attorney William Sulton argued during a 20-minute initial appearance that there was no legal basis for the charges and, afterward, accused the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office of bringing the charges to get media attention.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Braun's underperformance in polling is part of what has caught national observers' attention.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Why Did the the Texas Railroad Commission Request More Funding?
Under Texas law, the commission employs a priority rating system to determine which wells require immediate attention.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
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Lawless immediately revels in the outdoor immersion, powering up and over the rugged terrain on the western outskirts of Las Vegas, a mere 20 minutes from the Strip.Outside Online, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024
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Instead, the company is leveraging advanced mixed reality technology to create the illusion of immersion, placing the anchors on NBC in Rockefeller Plaza, and on MSNBC outside the White House grounds, created with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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This generation's brand awareness and purchasing influence are reshaping retail dynamics.Kiri Masters, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many successful Oscar contenders open at Sundance in January and build awareness through other festivals and screening programs in the months to follow.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a rally with his vice presidential running mate U.S. Senator JD Vance in St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S., July 27, 2024.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The light-hearted gesture brought plenty of laughs, highlighting how humor can boost morale in an office setting.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The development of indoor hydroponics — plant cultivation in a nutrient-laden solution — and other agronomy advances have enabled growers to increase the concentration of the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis plants, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 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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Yet all the growing mounds of evidence and ever more refined expertise can’t make up for a stubborn disjunction separating design, courtesy, and compliance.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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Whatever was going on inside fell far short of the perks being offered outside, like cinnamon buns courtesy of trendy Buns From Home, lattes from Café Kitsuné and even monogrammed water bottles.Avani Thakkar, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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The countries have not always seen eye to eye over the past 75 years, but their relationship has never come close to splintering.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In Cold Blood, this book opened my eyes to the possibilities of writing about crime.The Week US, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Despite the recent notice of Torres’ resignation, residents already have mixed feelings.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The memo, from New Guards Group management to staff, said the group received a termination notice for the agreement, which gave it distribution rights for Reebok products.Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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