mindfulness
noun
mind·ful·ness
ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being mindful
2
: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis
also
: such a state of awareness
Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence
his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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Yuval Hadash received funding for his mindfulness meditation research from Yad Hanadiv Foundation and Mind & Life Institute.
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J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Psychotherapist Katerina Georgiou frames it through the lens of mindfulness.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Serving as director of mindfulness at Japanese skincare company Tatcha since 2021 and leading meditation workshops at Fortune 500 businesses like Meta and Sony, the monk is bringing his ancient practice to people all around the world with a modern approach.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Psychotherapist Katerina Georgiou frames it through the lens of mindfulness.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Serving as director of mindfulness at Japanese skincare company Tatcha since 2021 and leading meditation workshops at Fortune 500 businesses like Meta and Sony, the monk is bringing his ancient practice to people all around the world with a modern approach.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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