awakening

noun

awak·en·ing ə-ˈwāk-niŋ

ə-ˈwā-kə-

plural awakenings

Synonyms of awakening next

: a rousing from sleep

The night terror is an abrupt awakening early in the night, most often within the first hour or two of sleep …—

Franklin Galvin et al.

: a rousing from inactivity or indifference

… one of the primary branches of yoga … prescribes various practices to assist the yogi in the gradual awakening of the heart.—

James Bailey

: a revival of interest in something (such as religion)

Russian Jews themselves experienced a cultural and political awakening after Israel's victory, some openly challenging their government's ban on religious and Hebrew training.—

Jonathan D. Sarna

: a coming into awareness

Like his discovery of literature, this intimacy becomes an awakening to the possibilities of life.—

Morris Dickstein

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The tale of a narcissistic corporate executive (Dern) whose nervous breakdown yields a convenient spiritual awakening, the show positions its protagonist in the morally fraught role of a whistle-blower doing the right thing for selfish reasons. —

Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 Whether used for self-discovery or as a tool for spiritual awakening, psychedelics offer a unique opportunity for individuals to explore aspects of their consciousness that are otherwise inaccessible. —

Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025 By Meghan Rose What is a spiritual awakening, and what causes it? —

Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024 The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) Consider the next year and a half to be your spiritual awakening, Aries. —

Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for awakening