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
Allergies can also cause a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis that requires immediate medical attention.
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Breanne Hayes Haney, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
And his angry Instagram reaction to fans’ social media accounts picking up on his words spoke of a man who cannot live with the attention but cannot live without it.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
She was shot once in the shoulder, and after briefly going back into her home, ultimately surrendered and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The website changes happened abruptly overnight Thursday, just one day after Trump shifted the attention of his trade war on China.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
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Breanne Hayes Haney, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
And his angry Instagram reaction to fans’ social media accounts picking up on his words spoke of a man who cannot live with the attention but cannot live without it.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
She was shot once in the shoulder, and after briefly going back into her home, ultimately surrendered and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The website changes happened abruptly overnight Thursday, just one day after Trump shifted the attention of his trade war on China.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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The experiential data from brief immersion provides more accurate information than unlimited hypothesizing (a.k.a. overthinking).—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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My increasing immersion in the news felt like a transition into adult consciousness.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The groups also plan assemblies and special events, including, for example, a week of activities themed around mental health awareness.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our days in Lebanon were filled with uncertainty, violence and the constant awareness that life could drastically change in an instant.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These gestures can make your friends feel wanted.—
Danielle Bayard Jackson, Contributor,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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Pulling off the gesture required significant behind-the-scenes planning by her husband.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, at the concentration that currently exists in public water (less than 0.7 mg/L), the benefits of fluoride in water are enormous.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Human activities, like burning coal, gas and other fossil fuels, are the primary cause of rising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2025
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By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Urge surfing is a mindfulness tool used to help people with addictions cope with cravings without acting on them.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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United were purposeful and tenacious from the start and cruised to an early lead courtesy of a splendid solo goal from Bizet in the sixth minute.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nintendo revealed a lot of information about the Switch 2, courtesy of yesterday's Nintendo Direct stream.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s another unexpected moment this episode when Hanna kills Joel McHale’s character, Kodiak, by throwing a knife into his eye.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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When the notice did arrive, agency officials immediately confronted a set of difficult choices.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The states in their lawsuit say the mass firings violated the federal law requiring agencies to give them advance notice of mass layoffs, and would lead to a spike in unemployment claims and demand for social services.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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