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 allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.
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Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Salt used a portion of her speech to draw further attention to the lawsuit.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Both focused on music, and not in a flip, attention-seeking way.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Another commenter noted that teenagers require significant time and attention, and having another child might not be fair to the OP's eldest two children.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
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Add De-Icer to the Water To stop the water in your bird bath from freezing, place a simple immersion-style heater made specifically for bird baths in the water.—
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The summertime hangout has been full of people this winter visiting the Dream Glow Festival, a pop-up immersion event at the waterpark that closes out its run this weekend.—
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Instead of prioritizing cinematic aerial footage, the company designed its latest platform around immersion, situational awareness, and pilot control.—
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In 2024, Patrick's widow Lisa Niemi Swayze teamed up with leading non profit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to help raise awareness of the disease and increase funding for research.—
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
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By integrating vision, audio, and language, IntEngine enables Nylo to coordinate speech, facial expressions, and gestures in real time.—
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Stay at Kigelia Camp Ruaha, a simple but elegant camp perfectly situated in an area with a high concentration of wildlife.—
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And, given the high concentration of the Magnificent Seven, a significant decline in their stock prices would have an outsized effect on an average American's passive fund portfolio.—
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At-home entertaining is also embracing mindfulness and wellness with fully non-alcoholic setups—hosts are curating zero-proof bars with herbal tonics, infused waters, and garnished non-alcoholic cocktails, allowing guests to explore drinks at their own pace while keeping the gathering inclusive.—
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
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An important piece of cosmic intel or a unique insight could arrive courtesy of a friend.—
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Bieber paired the mesmerizing dress with large statement 30-carat diamond studs, a few diamond rings courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz, and a pair of black open-toed heels.—
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
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The youngest Alford brother, however, opened some eyes.—
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What began as an excited move to Charlotte has, within months, turned into rising charges, disputed utility bills and an eviction notice.—
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These environments see constant permission requests and file-sharing notices, which made the lures feel routine.—
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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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