1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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2
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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3
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
One look that grabbed my attention was an emerald green velvet frock by Vicnate donned by the night’s host, Yvonne Orji.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
And there was attention paid during the speeches both to the improbable fact that an offshoot of the group, Dead & Company, is still out there playing, 60 years after the original group’s formation, even as Weir acknowledged absences at the dais.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Instead of paying for outdated systems and unnecessary overhead, forward-thinking brands are redistributing their budgets to focus on what truly matters: bold, transformative creative work that captures attention, drives engagement and delivers measurable business results.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
And there was attention paid during the speeches both to the improbable fact that an offshoot of the group, Dead & Company, is still out there playing, 60 years after the original group’s formation, even as Weir acknowledged absences at the dais.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Instead of paying for outdated systems and unnecessary overhead, forward-thinking brands are redistributing their budgets to focus on what truly matters: bold, transformative creative work that captures attention, drives engagement and delivers measurable business results.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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This integration of blockchain with gaming creates a seamless bridge between virtual and real-world economies, fostering new levels of immersion and interactivity.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Children from Windmill Springs and Ben Painter elementary schools, two dual language immersion schools, performed in their finest attire.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Nunley at the National MS Society said awareness is becoming increasingly critical, particularly because the disease can be challenging to diagnose.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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Dawn Pollard has been in the process of setting up a nonprofit, Pearls of Life that her husband plans to speak free of charge through to raise awareness.—
Graham Womack,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite the kind gesture from the groom, Peru is sticking to his decision.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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There is also a potential scenario where an NBA player like Curry could reciprocate the gesture by participating in a similar shootout at next summer's WNBA All-Star Game.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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California is the country’s largest electric vehicle market, accounting for one-third of national sales, with markedly high concentrations registered in neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena.—
Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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While generally considered safe under proper medical supervision, hyperbaric chambers pose risks, including fire hazards due to the high oxygen concentration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Their assignment for the class, which combines mindfulness with observation of nature, was to produce an artist book of their own.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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This encourages mindfulness and helps partners discover new forms of pleasurable touch. Communicate and reflect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As a consequence, courtesy of semiotics, twentieth-century Mannerism became an explicit critique of precedent, which classical Mannerism had always been—without saying so.—
Mario Carpo,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Others in the Reddit thread shared their own experiences of passengers disregarding basic courtesy and crew instructions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Over the next five months, police shot hundreds of protesters in the eyes with rubber bullets.—
Sammy Feldblum,
The Dial,
30 Jan. 2025
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Alana is 2-foot-5, also with brown hair and eyes, and weighs around 20 pounds.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The notice was made in accordance with North Carolina’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act on Monday.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Individuals’ names and medical information may have been exposed in a Chicago Department of Public Health incident, the department said in a notice issued Tuesday.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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