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
It has been determined to be a new strain through morphological observation, genome sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, and metabolic profiling, belonging to the genus Niallia within the family Cytobacillaceae.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 21 May 2025
Just a weird observation about the oscillator that is worth pointing out.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Video Further observations would be needed to document evidence of boredom, said Charlotte Burn, an animal welfare and behavior specialist at Royal Veterinary College in London who was not involved in the study.
—Elizabeth Landau, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Even in the best of times, long-term observations can be very fragile.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 21 May 2025
Just a weird observation about the oscillator that is worth pointing out.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Video Further observations would be needed to document evidence of boredom, said Charlotte Burn, an animal welfare and behavior specialist at Royal Veterinary College in London who was not involved in the study.
—Elizabeth Landau, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Even in the best of times, long-term observations can be very fragile.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The sensitive nature of personalized financial guidance requires careful attention to the full data journey.—
Lindsey Downing,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Elizabeth had maintained a decade of careful adherence to her HIV treatment, but the couple still struggled with consistent condom use.—
Kathryn Rhine,
The Conversation,
19 May 2025
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Resistance training adherence has always been reliant on access to the right equipment.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The family aren't just raising awareness for Kennedy and Kona, but for every child living with type 1 diabetes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Over the past three years, Emma has supported legislation resolutions and proclamations across the country to raise FTD awareness.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Most companies now have at least some security presence, whether driven by regulatory compliance or general employee awareness.—
Aditya Patel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Republican opinion remained remarkably stable, with 78 percent supporting compliance in May compared to 79 percent in December, even as Trump escalated his attacks on federal judges.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Editor’s note: The following is from today’s Star Politics newsletter, published weekly on Wednesdays.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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United States stock markets will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The United States Postal Service is also closed in observance of the holiday, so mail delivery services will be suspended until Tuesday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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VCs wedge in mindfulness sessions between morning pitch meetings.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Even small changes, like a daily walk or practicing mindfulness, may make a significant difference.—
Dr. Donald Tavakoli,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s real agenda is the inspiration of fear and the inducement of conformity.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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In its order, the Court emphasized that there is a fundamental distinction between the question of acceptance by States of the Court’s jurisdiction and the conformity of their acts with international law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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