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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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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
This aligns with the observations of Alejandro Zaldívar, a doctoral candidate at the Laboratory of Ecology of Diseases and One Health at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
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Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
For scientists, securing observation time with the Webb telescope is more competitive than ever, per the statement—a record-breaking 2,377 proposals to use it for research were submitted by the October 2024 deadline.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Last month, the U.S. Space Force History Foundation cited Isaacman’s undisclosed donation in its plans to convert a former Port Canaveral observation tower into a space education center.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Only 75% of annual observations of the giant planet by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope between 1994 and 2022 reveal them.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
For scientists, securing observation time with the Webb telescope is more competitive than ever, per the statement—a record-breaking 2,377 proposals to use it for research were submitted by the October 2024 deadline.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Last month, the U.S. Space Force History Foundation cited Isaacman’s undisclosed donation in its plans to convert a former Port Canaveral observation tower into a space education center.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Only 75% of annual observations of the giant planet by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope between 1994 and 2022 reveal them.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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But women, in particular, are paying close attention to Trump’s early decision-making.Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Born as Yolande Cornelia Giovanni, Jr. June 7, 1943 in Knoxville, Giovanni was a prolific and well-regarded poet who initially gained attention in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement after graduating from Nashville’s Fisk University.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Global Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.Runar Reistrup, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And both have brought awareness to the condition and provided valuable representation in different ways.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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But since the 2021 sewage spill, Hyperion has seen a surge in compliance issues.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Amid the rapid growth of AI in legal technology, one professional is standing out for his pioneering work in regulatory compliance and SEC filings.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s note: ATX TV Festival is owned by TVLine’s parent company, PMC.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
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The centuries-old note will forever change the way the couple sees their love story.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek contacted the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for comment via email on Friday and was advised that the U.S. office is closed through Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The stock market was dark Thursday and closed at 1 p.m. ET on Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Other Mindfulness Techniques Somatic exercises include various mindfulness practices.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stress Speed Lack of mindfulness Start with a Mindset Shift Fernandez suggests that leaders make inclusion practical and focus on micro-behaviors, starting with a mindset shift.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Distancing Oneself When neither conformity nor validation feels viable, some individuals opt to distance themselves from the source of conflict.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The government says the text proves an intent to enforce gender conformity.Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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