as in attention
a state of being aware
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Recent Examples of awareness
The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control kicked off a new campaign last week to raise awareness with local schools and fire agencies about the safety issue.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 May 2025
Hoerner’s awareness running to second and his ability to successfully dodge Reds second baseman Matt McLain’s tag attempt on Matt Shaw’s ground ball gave the Cubs two on with one out in the seventh.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
This approach is not a replacement for therapy, but rather a first line of defense in emotional awareness.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Small shifts in awareness such as paying attention to body language, asking first or simply waiting for the right moment can be the difference between discomfort and feeling understood.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 May 2025
Hoerner’s awareness running to second and his ability to successfully dodge Reds second baseman Matt McLain’s tag attempt on Matt Shaw’s ground ball gave the Cubs two on with one out in the seventh.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
This approach is not a replacement for therapy, but rather a first line of defense in emotional awareness.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Small shifts in awareness such as paying attention to body language, asking first or simply waiting for the right moment can be the difference between discomfort and feeling understood.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for awareness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
Noun
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The sensitive nature of personalized financial guidance requires careful attention to the full data journey.—
Lindsey Downing,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Still, Mujica lamented the ebbing of a revolutionary consciousness in Cuba, where the socialist society that Castro had tried to build was disintegrating.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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On one hand is the horrifying proposition of snuffing out a human consciousness.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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González is a fountain of knowledge but also a great educator, explaining things in detail without being pretentious or condescending.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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