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Recent Examples of attention Not only was that the natural way to tell the story from his perspective as a narrator, aware of the tragic events, but that was also a way to grab the audience’s attention, hence his decision as well to insert reminders of the tragedy through the voice over at various intervals. Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 In recent years, McGregor has also turned his attention to sparring with people on social media. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 If that’s not enough to grab your attention, the serum is also dermatologist-tested and suitable for all skin types, including dry, sensitive, combination, and oily skin. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 Research indicates that hens are totally checking out the snoods on the gobblers who are vying for their attention. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
  • Spring equinox sound immersion: Vibe with the season in a relaxing sound immersion focused on growing and evolving, at 11:30am Sunday at Synchronicities in Sandy.
    Erin Alberty, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
  • With that immersion comes greater intrigue and appreciation for the animals.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • What is certain not to change anytime soon is the distinct connection between American consumers and celebrities and the ability to create on-demand awareness for your brand through that powerful relationship.
    Anthony Moniello, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
  • During the pandemic, our agency saw strong benefits for consumers (and ROI for a client) by streamlining testing awareness.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • These range from coral restoration in Jamaica to water catchments for schools in Grenada and marine conservation education in Antigua—and even seemingly small gestures that can have a big impact, like supplying technology to an elementary school in the Bahamas.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Israel's spy agency lists failures in preventing Oct. 7 attack Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim said in a statement the group would release Alexander, who is alive, and the bodies of four dual nationals as an initial gesture.
    Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The first set of preliminary results from the ongoing investigation found that 42 firefighters who worked the LA fires had significantly higher concentrations of certain chemicals called PFAS in their blood.
    John Bonifield, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Lower yields give more concentration, while the higher elevation, averaging around 500 feet, retains high acidity.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Participants were asked to outline varying facets from their sleep cycle, their energy peak time, rumination habits, depression levels, mindfulness practices and their weekly alcohol consumption.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In the tranquil wine country of Sonoma, this retreat integrates cannabis therapy with mindfulness practices.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The 19-lap sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit saw teams suffer from tire wear towards the final stages of the race, courtesy of the fresh asphalt that has enhanced grip levels.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This morning’s must reads (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; Photos courtesy of Google Maps) They were banned from assisted living.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His letters to friends give a picture of that period out of the public eye.
    David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Palace will miss his eye for talent and ability to convince potential recruits to join.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Never having taken the slightest notice of football before, now I was smitten.
    Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The efforts have already garnered notice from the Long Run, another Global Vision Award winner, which advises lodges worldwide on how to best implement sustainability practices.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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