as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
There was an unusual concentration of reports of armed robberies with victims who were not from Louisiana, Van Hook said.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Plants are particularly sensitive to boron and salts, found in high concentrations in many laundry detergents and water softeners.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Water, fluorine, and sulfur concentrations in the lunar mantle.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon threatened to withhold Title I funding—designed for schools serving the highest concentrations of poverty—from districts that refused to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Noliwe Rooks, Time, 16 July 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Plants are particularly sensitive to boron and salts, found in high concentrations in many laundry detergents and water softeners.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Water, fluorine, and sulfur concentrations in the lunar mantle.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon threatened to withhold Title I funding—designed for schools serving the highest concentrations of poverty—from districts that refused to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Noliwe Rooks, Time, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for concentration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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While stereo tracks can sound very good, none had the same clarity, punch, or immersion of their Dolby Atmos counterparts.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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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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Our inventory absorption rate of 4.5% indicates increasing balance between a seller’s and buyer’s market, which is a welcome change for buyers after trying to compete in the post-pandemic-era seller’s market.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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Cyclists have used sodium bicarbonate for years to boost performance by helping mitigate the effects of lactic acid, making the legs feel less painful, but a historic issue has been stomach issues and slow absorption rates.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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