as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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Recent Examples of consciousness
Their presence indicates that connections between the thalamus and cortex — two key parts of the brain necessary for consciousness — are intact and working.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Strategizing a way to pass the trials without being ousted as a demon, Ne Zha allows Ao Bing’s spirit to take over his consciousness.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
And yet the feat escaped widespread notice and disappeared from our collective consciousness.
—Cassidy Randall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
This can cause symptoms ranging from headaches, dizziness, and nausea to confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Strategizing a way to pass the trials without being ousted as a demon, Ne Zha allows Ao Bing’s spirit to take over his consciousness.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
And yet the feat escaped widespread notice and disappeared from our collective consciousness.
—Cassidy Randall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
This can cause symptoms ranging from headaches, dizziness, and nausea to confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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That internal awareness has been accelerated by the injury factors the club is navigating with respect to Demko and Hughes.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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For business leaders, the path forward should include prioritizing risk management as a core strategic function, investing in the right tools and partnerships and building a culture where risk awareness drives better decision-making at every level.—
David Benigson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Playing strategic games like online chess demands strategic planning and focused attention.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s also walking meditation, a foundational mindfulness technique.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cultural sensitivity matters: Consider diverse perspectives when developing mindfulness programs.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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