as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
my engrossment in the video game made me lose track of time
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Recent Examples of engrossment
Humanity's engrossment with giant underwater creatures has spawned an entire subgenre of books and movies.
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Nikolas Lanum, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2023
Mixed and even negative opinions can serve as control rods for the fission of overly pious engrossment.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2021
Religion reminded a commercially minded people about the things of the spirit and prevented them from succumbing to an excessive engrossment in material things.
—Daniel J. Mahoney, National Review, 23 Sep. 2020
Nikolas Lanum, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2023
Mixed and even negative opinions can serve as control rods for the fission of overly pious engrossment.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2021
Religion reminded a commercially minded people about the things of the spirit and prevented them from succumbing to an excessive engrossment in material things.
—Daniel J. Mahoney, National Review, 23 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossment
Noun
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Spring equinox sound immersion: Vibe with the season in a relaxing sound immersion focused on growing and evolving, at 11:30am Sunday at Synchronicities in Sandy.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
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With that immersion comes greater intrigue and appreciation for the animals.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Thank you for your attention to this matter and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Those accomplishments caught a Sacramento State coach’s attention and he was eventually offered a scholarship and financial aid to attend and train at the university.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The first set of preliminary results from the ongoing investigation found that 42 firefighters who worked the LA fires had significantly higher concentrations of certain chemicals called PFAS in their blood.—
John Bonifield,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Lower yields give more concentration, while the higher elevation, averaging around 500 feet, retains high acidity.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Engrossment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossment. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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