1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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2
as in awareness
a state of being aware
several mothers brought to the committee's attention the deplorable condition of the playground
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3
as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions
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Recent Examples of attention
Allergies can also cause a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis that requires immediate medical attention.
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Breanne Hayes Haney, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
And his angry Instagram reaction to fans’ social media accounts picking up on his words spoke of a man who cannot live with the attention but cannot live without it.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
She was shot once in the shoulder, and after briefly going back into her home, ultimately surrendered and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The website changes happened abruptly overnight Thursday, just one day after Trump shifted the attention of his trade war on China.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
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Breanne Hayes Haney, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
And his angry Instagram reaction to fans’ social media accounts picking up on his words spoke of a man who cannot live with the attention but cannot live without it.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
She was shot once in the shoulder, and after briefly going back into her home, ultimately surrendered and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The website changes happened abruptly overnight Thursday, just one day after Trump shifted the attention of his trade war on China.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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The experiential data from brief immersion provides more accurate information than unlimited hypothesizing (a.k.a. overthinking).—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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My increasing immersion in the news felt like a transition into adult consciousness.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even Julian Hector, former head of the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, called it the most influential Attenborough program in terms of conservation awareness.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The original Ice Bucket Challenge made a huge splash in 2014, as everyday people, celebrities, famous athletes, tech CEOs and politicians got tubs of ice water dumped on their heads to increase awareness of the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS and raise funds to battle it.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In an uncommon gesture, Iran also joined in condemning the killings.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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This little gesture offers them a sense of control after having recently lost it.—
Caroline Fleck, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, at the concentration that currently exists in public water (less than 0.7 mg/L), the benefits of fluoride in water are enormous.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Human activities, like burning coal, gas and other fossil fuels, are the primary cause of rising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Urge surfing is a mindfulness tool used to help people with addictions cope with cravings without acting on them.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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United were purposeful and tenacious from the start and cruised to an early lead courtesy of a splendid solo goal from Bizet in the sixth minute.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nintendo revealed a lot of information about the Switch 2, courtesy of yesterday's Nintendo Direct stream.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To implement the policy, staff members were told to keep an eye on visitors, and check in to see if individuals are waiting on mobile orders, meeting someone, or other scenarios.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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To the untrained eye, glass skin and butter skin may not seem all that different; but there are a few key differentiating factors.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Steele is not the only U.S. citizen to receive such a notice.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Every few months, there’s another reminder that her catalog still resonates with millions, and a quick look at where the late singer appears on the charts in the United Kingdom provides one more such notice.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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