awareness
noun
aware·ness
ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
promoting a heightened awareness of the problem
seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on
an acute awareness of subtle differences
They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.—
New Scientist
New ScientistThe alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …—Larry Diamond
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Examples of awareness in a Sentence
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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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
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
Organizations and individuals have lit buildings purple, while some towns have organized walks to raise funds for migraine health research; the governors of Illinois and Michigan even signed proclamations to increase awareness.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Autism diagnoses have been rising, but experts have attributed the increase to better awareness of symptoms in children and changing criteria to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in kids.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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
Organizations and individuals have lit buildings purple, while some towns have organized walks to raise funds for migraine health research; the governors of Illinois and Michigan even signed proclamations to increase awareness.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Autism diagnoses have been rising, but experts have attributed the increase to better awareness of symptoms in children and changing criteria to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in kids.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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