1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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2
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
Webb’s observations add to our knowledge of this particular asteroid, but also asteroids in general.
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Her frank observations and optimism have earned her loyal friends.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
But recent observations of 55 Cancri e using the James Webb Space Telescope show a bona fide atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Tully and colleagues used this distance and observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to calibrate the absolute brightness of TRGB stars in NGC 4258.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Her frank observations and optimism have earned her loyal friends.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
But recent observations of 55 Cancri e using the James Webb Space Telescope show a bona fide atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Tully and colleagues used this distance and observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to calibrate the absolute brightness of TRGB stars in NGC 4258.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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So my most fundamental goal was to use baseball to bring attention to this history on a wider scale from people who ordinarily would not be interested and to see, of course, how this history resonates with what’s happening today in this country.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The story quickly gained attention, including from former NFL star Antonio Brown.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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This aligns compliance, technology and operations in a way that ensures both regulatory adherence and practical execution.—
Dr. Michelle Frasher,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The groups also plan assemblies and special events, including, for example, a week of activities themed around mental health awareness.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our days in Lebanon were filled with uncertainty, violence and the constant awareness that life could drastically change in an instant.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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As data marketplaces operate across international borders, businesses must navigate a patchwork of privacy laws and compliance requirements.—
Ashutosh Synghal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ars Video The focus of the new commission, which took office in December, is also more on the compliance of Big Tech companies with the law than on potential high fines in the billions of Euros, officials said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs economists told clients in a Sunday note the probability of a recession stood at 45%.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Held in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Hands Around the Courthouse event brings together community members, legal professionals and child advocates to spotlight the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, the release stated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The victim’s name has not been released pending his formal identification and notification of his next of kin by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, which was closed Monday in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Outside of his work in media, Director X is the founder of Operation Prefrontal Cortex, an initiative created to reduce gun violence in his native Toronto through mindfulness and meditation.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Stress management: Meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, and enjoyable activities can help manage stress.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Their entire suburban community onscreen is built upon the mundanity of conformity, complete with Janice’s job at a Big Lots-adjacent big box retailer and her husband’s penchant for drinking beers alone at Sizzlin’ Sallies.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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In confidential interviews, students voiced deep frustration that their academic experience is being eclipsed by ideological imperatives, with many lamenting the intrusion of political conformity into spaces meant for intellectual and professional growth.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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