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
There’s no illusion of consciousness—just a cold, perfect feedback loop between action and outcome.
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Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Enjoy the rush of optimism and good emotions that are brought to our consciousness and the world at large.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 May 2025
States left side of her body hit the side of the car but denies head strike or loc (loss of consciousness).
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
On one hand is the horrifying proposition of snuffing out a human consciousness.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Enjoy the rush of optimism and good emotions that are brought to our consciousness and the world at large.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 May 2025
States left side of her body hit the side of the car but denies head strike or loc (loss of consciousness).
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
On one hand is the horrifying proposition of snuffing out a human consciousness.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for consciousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
Noun
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The family aren't just raising awareness for Kennedy and Kona, but for every child living with type 1 diabetes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Surveys remain a primary tool to measure brand awareness, comparing consumer perceptions before and after ad exposure.—
Rahul Wankhede,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Momentous Human Payoff Ahead Moving the needle on the subjective vs. objective preponderance in psychology is going to take earnest and undeterred energy and attention.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Last year’s opportunity, combined with growth that both Mason and legendary 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner talked about at length, caught the attention of teams like the Vikings.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Furthermore, cannabis has the potential to bring about a sense of mindfulness that aligns with feminine energy.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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When users type in their name and age into the app, the program recommends specific mindfulness and wellness exercises that are backed by science.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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