as in conscious
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
as she was being wheeled out of surgery, she became dimly aware that her parents were in the room
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Recent Examples of aware
Having one or two drinks is not an issue, but bear in mind that research suggests that kids are aware of and are influenced by parents' alcohol habits.
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Kristen Mascia, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Follow these tips from Pierce and Owen to keep foxes at a safe distance:
Be aware that foxes are part of the landscape.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Commentators and the production sector are, however, aware of challenges.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
In my section, most people were only dimly aware of what was going on, what the stage set looked like from above, who the guest performers were, what the songs were about.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Mascia, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Follow these tips from Pierce and Owen to keep foxes at a safe distance:
Be aware that foxes are part of the landscape.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Commentators and the production sector are, however, aware of challenges.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
In my section, most people were only dimly aware of what was going on, what the stage set looked like from above, who the guest performers were, what the songs were about.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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Your subconscious mind processes thousands of data points your conscious mind doesn't register.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Parade Budget conscious shoppers will find solace in the affordable price point and top-notch bra designs at Parade.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While his teammates seemed to think Curry was cognizant of the fact, the star guard seemed to downplay it while giving some perspective on a career that is approaching his 37th birthday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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So active parents should be cognizant of that trying to control or relentlessly monitor their child could quickly backfire.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rasmussen just signed a contract extension, and the Rays are typically mindful of the commitment and do not immediately flip those players.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Leaders should be mindful of their team’s personalities, cultural backgrounds and sensitivities.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some critics on the left were wary of the administration’s employment of market logics and its tendency to treat citizens as consumers.—
Jacob Bruggeman & Casey Eilbert / Made by History,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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The public is on balance wary of Musk and DOGE's access to government agency data records.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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