as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
Their impact on the Washington D.C. housing market and other cities with a concentration of federal workers will become clearer throughout the year.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Offering a high concentration of 1.3% pure hyaluronic acid and 12% proxylane post-biotic ferment, this hard-working concoction is proven to keep your skin hydrated for up to 48 hours.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
These nurseries contain high concentrations of gas and dust and are also called molecular clouds.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
The area had a high concentration of gases, including hydrogen sulfide, that day, per Kyodo News.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Offering a high concentration of 1.3% pure hyaluronic acid and 12% proxylane post-biotic ferment, this hard-working concoction is proven to keep your skin hydrated for up to 48 hours.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
These nurseries contain high concentrations of gas and dust and are also called molecular clouds.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
The area had a high concentration of gases, including hydrogen sulfide, that day, per Kyodo News.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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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Some popular practices include: Cold plunging – Brief immersion in cold water, often around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Cryotherapy – Exposure to extreme cold via liquid nitrogen. Saunas – Both infrared and traditional options.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s been a lot of attention this spring on the Red Sox’s uncertainty at third base.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes: While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Another factor that influences absorption is the form of nutrients used in dietary supplements.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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