as in attention
a state of being aware
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Recent Examples of awareness
In collaboration with No Kid Hungry, the campaign is raising awareness for child food insecurity in the United States.
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Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
One reason tech companies may feel so emboldened to pull support and features from consumer devices is the general lack of awareness among people that this is even possible.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Recent research reveals an unsettling reality: Despite widespread awareness of the risks, teens and phone use while driving remains a persistent and deadly problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
None is as dangerous as a too keen awareness of critical response.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
One reason tech companies may feel so emboldened to pull support and features from consumer devices is the general lack of awareness among people that this is even possible.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Recent research reveals an unsettling reality: Despite widespread awareness of the risks, teens and phone use while driving remains a persistent and deadly problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
None is as dangerous as a too keen awareness of critical response.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for awareness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awareness
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Other styles that have caught my attention include this twirly Parthea Midi Dress, $57 on Amazon, and this ruched American Eagle Bella midi dress, on sale for $49.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The one that caught my attention is a modern cabin-style tiny house that has a front porch, two bedrooms, and the option to add solar panels.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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As Wolf says, cannabis hospitality’s future belongs to those who serve purpose, not novelty — building a new kind of travel rooted in mindfulness, connection and place.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Plus, use your stress management score, nightly sleep score, and on-wrist mindfulness sessions to monitor and improve your mental health.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Around 130,000 will flock to the fun as our city perks up to the joys and color of comic book characters in our collective consciousness.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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No illnesses have been reported to date, but sulfite-sensitive individuals face significant health risks including throat swelling, breathing difficulties, sudden blood pressure drops, and loss of consciousness requiring immediate medical attention.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awareness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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