as in concentration
a focusing of the mind on something
a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it
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Recent Examples of immersion
Padre Island National Seashore is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, and the seemingly infinite sprawl of land and sea engulfs the senses and feels like full immersion in seaside nature.
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
The Broadmoor 5-Star Finale A relaxing return to civilization
The finishing touch is a one-night immersion in one of the country’s most luxurious resorts: The Broadmoor, a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond getaway that spans 5,000 acres, with 784 rooms, suites, and cottages.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
Elusa offers a unique immersion into the winemaking process, from vine to bottle.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Italian authorities allow the sketches to leave the country for only 12 weeks every few years, making this a rare immersion into Michelangelo’s artistic vision.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
The Broadmoor 5-Star Finale A relaxing return to civilization
The finishing touch is a one-night immersion in one of the country’s most luxurious resorts: The Broadmoor, a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond getaway that spans 5,000 acres, with 784 rooms, suites, and cottages.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
Elusa offers a unique immersion into the winemaking process, from vine to bottle.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Italian authorities allow the sketches to leave the country for only 12 weeks every few years, making this a rare immersion into Michelangelo’s artistic vision.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
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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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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
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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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This can help slow down the absorption of nutrients from food while not changing the amount of nutrients being absorbed.1 There's little evidence that taking fiber supplements after a meal can prevent gas and bloating.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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Designed to create the kind of complexion makeup artists like her dream of—and prep the skin for better product absorption—Patinkin’s tools pair stainless-steel safety blades with an ergonomic handle made out of wheat-straw bioplastic.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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