1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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2
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
The observation from the slope of the Tonga Trench is nearly 700 meters deeper than this species was known to live.
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The adventure interlaces Le Guin’s signature sociological observations about our own culture with the discoveries of an alien world in a way that still resonates today.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The observations revealed a temporary chemical pathway that reshapes how the material hardens.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The adventure interlaces Le Guin’s signature sociological observations about our own culture with the discoveries of an alien world in a way that still resonates today.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The observations revealed a temporary chemical pathway that reshapes how the material hardens.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for observation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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If attention arrives fast, share credit and keep momentum steady by choosing the next clear milestone.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader requires strict adherence to a series of rules.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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While the president's executive order called for voluntary adherence, Friday's directive had a very different tone, said Daniel Remler, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Colorado also provided little funding to promote awareness about gambling addiction and put limited guardrails in place to help people slow their betting habits.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Over the past 12 months, consumer awareness of regenerative agriculture has grown from 7% to 13%, according to the new survey, conducted in partnership with Hierophant Insights and Strategy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Iran was found to be out of compliance in the early 2000s due to a secret nuclear weapons program.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Automated governance scans the entire system to identify sensitive information and track its lineage, providing a complete map of the data to ensure secure compliance.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Oppenheimer’s note was principally focused, fitting for a global strategist, on how equity returns will be reshaped in a new regime.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Slaloming through the gears is a symphony for the senses, especially when the windows are down and the titanium exhaust notes are echoing off the canyon walls.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Also, banks with a presence in North Carolina — including Wells Fargo and Bank of America — won’t open to customers in observance of the national holiday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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United States stock markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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This is a man who spent more than three months last summer in a Zen monastery learning mindfulness techniques and proprioception awareness.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Includes daily yoga and mindfulness classes, in addition to holistic spa services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Sybil, who spent her younger years beleaguered by the presence of her double, that emblem of feminine conformity named Désirée, never manages to perceive herself as anything but abnormal by comparison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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