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
Almost four years after entering that online live-service market, 1047 Games is facing an imposing arena where every game is vying for players’ attention.
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Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
The landing captured the attention of the American people, whose fascination with lunar landings harkens back to the days of NASA's Apollo missions of the 1960s and '70s.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The television pool will not be affected, despite the president's differences with many major networks; before entering electoral politics, Trump was a frequent subject of tabloid and television attention and then a reality TV star.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
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Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
The landing captured the attention of the American people, whose fascination with lunar landings harkens back to the days of NASA's Apollo missions of the 1960s and '70s.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The television pool will not be affected, despite the president's differences with many major networks; before entering electoral politics, Trump was a frequent subject of tabloid and television attention and then a reality TV star.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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Part of why Chalamet works so well as Dylan, besides his evident immersion in the music and the mannerisms, is how easily one man’s rise to meteoric fame maps onto the other’s.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Business: Elon Musk’s new White House role and his immersion in right-wing politics appear to be diverting his attention from Tesla at a critical moment.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But growing awareness of the condition and its risk factors could change that.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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After all, with a little bit of user training and awareness, the notion that a browser update prompt would appear on a random site is obviously a huge red flag.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even small gestures, like sending a quick text to check in during a hectic day or remembering meaningful anniversaries can reinforce your dependability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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This meeting was meant to be kind of a gesture of strength.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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California, Florida and Texas have a large concentration of stores.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Before starting the study, researchers measured the participants’ current sensitivity to different tastes, using 16 taste strips infused with four different concentrations of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter substances.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a physical workout, yoga provides opportunities for deep breathing and mindfulness.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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Direct Your Fear Instead of letting fear spiral into panic, Johnson advises channeling it into logical thinking and mindfulness.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The latest twist comes courtesy of Samsung Romania, which seemingly leaked an Android 15 timetable from the company’s Korean HQ on a Zoom call.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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According to previous reports, the streaming giant was allegedly reevaluating its awards season courtesies for Gascón, such as providing transportation and accommodations for events.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even to an amateur’s eye, the crisp, exacting corners and lines of the concrete walls prove noticeable.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Whitfield was introduced in season one as a greedy mining baron who has his eye on every last acre in Paradise Valley, including the Dutton ranch.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These notices are part of Britain's legal framework for national security, requiring tech companies to maintain specific technical capabilities for accessing user data when presented with proper legal authorization.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Mark Kantrowitz, a student loan and higher education expert, told Newsweek that while the precise timeline is uncertain, borrowers should expect at least a month's notice before needing to transition to a new plan.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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