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
Packaged with the very personalized attention, and the barrier to entry is almost understandable.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Security experts have called for more attention to be given to area after armed gangs in November fired on three U.S. commercial jetliners, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an ongoing ban against U.S. airlines flying into Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
During the protest, Lane not only brought attention to her situation, but to that of all trans women who face violence in Mexico City.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 21 Jan. 2025
All in all, a perfect storm for a disaster
The accident drew national attention.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Security experts have called for more attention to be given to area after armed gangs in November fired on three U.S. commercial jetliners, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an ongoing ban against U.S. airlines flying into Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
During the protest, Lane not only brought attention to her situation, but to that of all trans women who face violence in Mexico City.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 21 Jan. 2025
All in all, a perfect storm for a disaster
The accident drew national attention.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
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Words may fall short when portraying the shock, trauma and cognitive dissonance, but when words fail, there are images, objects and sensual immersion that can convey a perception of what happened and how the Nova festival community has come together for healing and hope.—
Karen-Janine Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Schwarzman Scholars gain in-depth exposure to China and have access to important relationships through internships, cultural immersion and mentors.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Do Good Weekend celebration centered on a classical concert, blood drive and food drive to raise money and awareness about food-insecure families battling illness.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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So use the Oscar and the Grammy telecasts to raise money and awareness.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The who and how of recognition matter just as much as the gesture itself.—
Leeatt Rothschild,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Joe Biden's ceasefire plan also includes hazy gestures towards a future government for Gaza not including Hamas.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Higher for longer rates, geopolitical tensions, concentration in U.S. equities and high government debt levels are also risks Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund is monitoring, Tangen added.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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The far-reaching senses of despair and disenchantment in the U.S. aren’t solely the results of bad trade deals or corporate concentration or the American retreat from social and civic engagement.—
Adam Chandler,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Teach your child mindfulness skills Another effective way to pause and cool off is by practicing mindfulness.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yet in moments of great trauma, practicing mindfulness can be particularly challenging.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Things are looking up right now, though. — Stats and research courtesy of Natural Stat Trick, Hockey Reference, Evolving Hockey and Stathead (Photo of Auston Matthews: Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images) Jonas Siegel is a staff writer on the Maple Leafs for The Athletic.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Digital fingerprinting returns next month, courtesy of Google’s recent policy change, and tracking cookies remain a threat.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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After all, this person was once the light of your life and the apple of your eye.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
18 Jan. 2025
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Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 1949, during the Cold War era, the Soviet Union sent a withdrawal notice by telegram.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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But when the opportunity to make championship weight and step into a title fight on short notice was presented to Moicano, the enthusiastic Brazilian didn't need a second invitation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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