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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
conscious of the fact that my hands were sweating the whole time that I was making my presentation
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as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a conscious effort to instill discord in the family
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Recent Examples of conscious
People in China are acutely conscious of the limits of permissible speech there and how crossing those lines can affect their future.
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Lavender Au, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
Paloma Wool Originating in Barcelona, Paloma Wool specializes in conscious garments and accessories to be worn as an art form, where getting dressed is not just a necessity, but an expression of oneself.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Much has been made about the conscious uncoupling of Devers and the Red Sox last Sunday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
Related Stories As retailers work to incentivize repeat-purchase behavior more than ever—thanks, in part, to U.S. President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff strategy, which has seen retailers considering price increases and consumers becoming even more price conscious.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
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Lavender Au, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
Paloma Wool Originating in Barcelona, Paloma Wool specializes in conscious garments and accessories to be worn as an art form, where getting dressed is not just a necessity, but an expression of oneself.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Much has been made about the conscious uncoupling of Devers and the Red Sox last Sunday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
Related Stories As retailers work to incentivize repeat-purchase behavior more than ever—thanks, in part, to U.S. President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff strategy, which has seen retailers considering price increases and consumers becoming even more price conscious.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscious
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While there have been no major reports of injury or illness to date, Hartford Bakery is aware of one customer who experienced digestive discomfort after eating the bread.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Be aware of how your body is feeling while playing, and don’t forget to drink a lot of water.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The Great Replacement is a white nationalist conspiracy theory that claims there's a deliberate plot to replace white Americans with non-white immigrants through immigration and higher birth rates.—
Philippa Pham Hughes,
Time,
11 July 2025
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As Well As Talent In addition to local hiring and open-source opportunities, deliberate investment must be made in infrastructure, policy and support systems.—
Daniel Jebaraj,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Viewers and listeners of PBS and NPR are significantly more affluent than the average American, which gives them the means to support public broadcasting through voluntary contributions.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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On June 9, Alma Pak International LLC announced a voluntary recall of 400 boxes of its organic blueberries due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Visually speaking, Loudon says layered rugs make a patio feel finished and intentional.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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From staying focused on real problems to designing flexible business models, small but intentional decisions along the way to launch can make all the difference.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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When Chan announced his company Changin’ Pictures’ plans for international and pan-Asian co-productions for streamers, this became his intended first series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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The intended target, gang suspect Joseph Riley, lived nearby.—
Gabe Whisnant
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Lawson will play Sarah Silver, the strong willed and decisive Superintendent in the Boston Police Department who is Lena’s stepsister.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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Carnegie is convinced that sincerity is as easily willed as a ready smile and a memory for names.—
Ann Hulbert,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscious. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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