as in attention
the condition of being attentive and ready to help
The parents' attendance to their children's needs was remarkable.
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Recent Examples of attendance
The new cap of $20,500 per year for students in nonprofessional graduate degree programs is far less than the total cost of attendance at major Colorado universities.
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Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
He’s gone through several record deals, lost a bandmate, gone broke, played shows with five-figure attendances, and met his heroes.
—Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Waugh came from the San Diego Padres, which for the past five seasons set attendance and revenue-generating records and had a 93% season-ticket retention rate.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
He’s gone through several record deals, lost a bandmate, gone broke, played shows with five-figure attendances, and met his heroes.
—Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Waugh came from the San Diego Padres, which for the past five seasons set attendance and revenue-generating records and had a 93% season-ticket retention rate.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendance
Noun
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Plan well in advance The buzz is big — and few Charlotte restaurant openings have gotten this much attention recently.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, having children is not a job requirement, but your inner child will rejoice at all the attention.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After a 15-minute service, she was taken to the cemetery while her husband followed in the funeral car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Wilson, who was born in Jamaica and lived in North Lauderdale, was a religious man who put effort into his relationships and was willing to right his wrongs, said those attending the service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bill carves out a number of exceptions, including for people providing medical assistance or helping law enforcement.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendance. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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