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
Doing this is not easy when you are drained and exhausted, so a commitment to greater consciousness also requires greater overall capacity.
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Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
As the crash’s memory has started to fade in the public consciousness, Jim — a real-life physician, to whom the series is dedicated — has waged a long and lonely crusade to uncover the truth of how hundreds of people lost their lives.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
When poisoning occurs, the Mayo Clinic states that people may experience a headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Because my consciousness, my way of thinking, my life style—everything my life is rooted in was formed under the current system.
—Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
As the crash’s memory has started to fade in the public consciousness, Jim — a real-life physician, to whom the series is dedicated — has waged a long and lonely crusade to uncover the truth of how hundreds of people lost their lives.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
When poisoning occurs, the Mayo Clinic states that people may experience a headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Because my consciousness, my way of thinking, my life style—everything my life is rooted in was formed under the current system.
—Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for consciousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
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The generation is said to have a strong emphasis on inclusivity and environmental awareness, striving for a more connected, equitable and sustainable world.Gilda D'Incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Frederic has the hockey sense, defensive awareness, skating and stick skills to take on the heavy lifting in the defensive zone.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford said that the Vikings were receiving the Rams’ full attention while the Rams were at the team’s facility in Woodland Hills.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The legal battle over TikTok has attracted unusual attention due to its political and cultural significance.Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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That can include taking short walks, eating a healthy diet, deep breathing or other mindfulness practices, and trying to get at least seven hours of sleep when possible.3 Seek professional help.Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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Those who've embraced the cold water craze — be that in a frigid lake, the ocean, or an ice bath — frequently describe powerful, even transformative effects on their state of mind and sense of wellbeing: mindfulness, mental strength, alertness, exhilaration are other advantages added to the list.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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