as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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Recent Examples of consciousness
According to the report, both animals roused and regained consciousness about 30 minutes after the procedure began.
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Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite his injuries, Howard sneaks up on Eleanor and pins her down, but Mary regains consciousness and uses the knife to stab her husband in the back and kill him.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Infiniti has a bold plan to get back into the public consciousness, and that plan includes rear-wheel-drive, manual sport sedans and body-on-frame luxury off-roaders.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
Once enough repair has been signaled, that region gently pushes the brain toward consciousness.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite his injuries, Howard sneaks up on Eleanor and pins her down, but Mary regains consciousness and uses the knife to stab her husband in the back and kill him.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Infiniti has a bold plan to get back into the public consciousness, and that plan includes rear-wheel-drive, manual sport sedans and body-on-frame luxury off-roaders.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
Once enough repair has been signaled, that region gently pushes the brain toward consciousness.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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The viral social media content around food safety is not just creating awareness but also providing alternatives, and that's something large consumer product companies will be closely watching.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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These visionary artist‑activists have created performances binding Jewish wisdom with ecological awareness, exploring renewal, belonging, and resilience in the face of the ecological crisis, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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False alarms present a challenge, which can be costly in terms of time and attention, said Patrick Roberts, a senior researcher with the nonprofit research group Rand who recently finished a project on accelerating innovation in wildfire management.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Worshipers mark the day by visiting holy sites and temples, the giving of alms and practicing mindfulness and spiritual purity, as noted by the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as meditation, mindfulness exercises, yoga, and breathing exercises.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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