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
While many people typically recover on their own within a few days, diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration that requires medical attention.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 May 2025
All About the 2002 Sack Mitch further accuses Wright of adding falsehoods to her lawsuits to drive media attention.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 May 2025
While Khalil’s case drew international attention, Abdalla has had to grapple with the anxieties of learning to be a mother.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Reframe what could be an awkward moment as an opportunity to include the other person, shifting attention away from your memory lapse.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 May 2025
All About the 2002 Sack Mitch further accuses Wright of adding falsehoods to her lawsuits to drive media attention.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 May 2025
While Khalil’s case drew international attention, Abdalla has had to grapple with the anxieties of learning to be a mother.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Reframe what could be an awkward moment as an opportunity to include the other person, shifting attention away from your memory lapse.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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For Yoshizawa, the immersion in Kabuki’s traditions required exceptional commitment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Unscripted events and largely unnamed characters emerge organically from the director’s offscreen prompts and the men’s immersion in the life of the camp where much of the movie takes place.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The family aren't just raising awareness for Kennedy and Kona, but for every child living with type 1 diabetes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Surveys remain a primary tool to measure brand awareness, comparing consumer perceptions before and after ad exposure.—
Rahul Wankhede,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The gesture, broadcast everywhere locally, sent a clear signal to the outside world.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Additionally, the avatar can pass the human test by using gestures, body language, and other elements of human interaction.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The ammonia concentration was still more than 100 times higher than the baseline, because the penguin guano left at the colony site still emitted the gas.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Washington has the highest concentration of indigenous cannabis programs.—
Zack Huffman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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VCs wedge in mindfulness sessions between morning pitch meetings.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Even small changes, like a daily walk or practicing mindfulness, may make a significant difference.—
Dr. Donald Tavakoli,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Their only early scoring was courtesy of back-to-back two-out doubles from Freeman and Smith in the bottom of the fourth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Published on May 21, 2025 By Jaclyn Trop Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac The model is a four-door hatchback presenting a mid-century modern aesthetic.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Swing it to your front to keep an eye on your valuables.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Minutes after the ruling, the Trump Administration filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Wednesday’s notice is in line with those regulations.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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