1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
I need your full attention right now
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2
as in awareness
a state of being aware
several mothers brought to the committee's attention the deplorable condition of the playground
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3
as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions
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Recent Examples of attention
The victim is smiling before something behind her captures her attention.
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Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.
—Ana Sotelo, The Dial, 8 July 2025
Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 July 2025
Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.
—Ana Sotelo, The Dial, 8 July 2025
Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 July 2025
Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
Noun
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What most defines Price’s writing is his dialogue—a precise and comic urban argot that lends his work a credible feeling of immersion and translates well from the page to the screen.—
Kevin Lozano,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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That said, climate models do suggest more flooding, more displacement, and perhaps more floating — though not full oceanic immersion.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This act by her unsung hero felt like a gesture of forgiveness.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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The gesture of the embrace is a simple but powerful moment, a symbol of closeness, friendship, love, and forgiveness.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Of course, policymakers will have to strike a balance between preventing excessive market concentration and catalyzing the continued success of leading firms.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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However, those estimates were made before 2023, when further detailed analysis of Cassini's data revealed high concentrations of phosphates in the plumes.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This includes providing resources to support meditation, mindfulness work or mental wellness.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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For more than 20 years, neuroscientists have been documenting how mindfulness meditation can help people cultivate calm and improve their mood, among other benefits.—
Mariah G. Schug,
Scientific American,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The royal family’s official website explains that there are no strict codes of conduct for meeting royals, only suggested traditional courtesies.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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And not only does this travel-friendly projector cast a surprisingly sharp image, but the sound quality is excellent (courtesy of two five-watt Harman Kardon speakers), especially given the size of the projector.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Baltimore Orioles came into the season with high expectations, but their pitching staff struggled so much that their season fell apart in front of everybody's eyes.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Images long associated with the birth of the United States ― the date 1776, the Declaration of Independence, George Washington's head and, of course, the American flag ― transformed before viewers' eyes into iconic Milwaukee landmarks like the Hoan Bridge and American Family Field.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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These establishments are also required to post safety notices and offer test kits that can detect if a drink has been tampered with.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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The bill also calls for giving impacted employees more notice, and would specifically require the State Department to notify the two committees at least 30 days before altering its Foreign Affairs Manual.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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