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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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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
His account reveals an author searching for his true self and finding it, amid unceasing toil, in the act of observation.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Some studies have shown that early treatment for CLL does not improve survival rates compared to observation, and that the benefits may not outweigh the risks.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Now, an international team of researchers has combined Solar Orbiter’s NOAA 13664 observations with data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The next step is to test this idea, something that the team thinks is possible using precise observations from future telescopes of a cosmic fossil called the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), a leftover from an event in the universe shortly after the Big Bang.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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The bill passed in June without media attention, while bombs were dropping on Iran.—
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But Vanderbilt, as attention, pressure and fatigue rise on a pursuit no one outside its camp expected, is essentially two teams with two games left in the 2025 regular season.—
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However, the focus of this early work was on issues specific to medicine, such as quality improvement or barriers to medication adherence.—
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Tesla shareholders chose ambition, innovation, and long-term value creation over adherence to outdated orthodoxy.—
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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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Landlords are responsible for upkeep and compliance.—
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Gabe Feldman, another Altius consultant, is a law professor at Tulane and the school’s associate provost for NCAA compliance.—
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With additional notes of nutmeg oil, coriander, and musk the scent profile is rich and understated—it’ll make a whispering statement without smelling like everyone else in the room.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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The concert honors Women’s History Month, Narucki said, adding that Google no longer includes that cultural observance in its online calendar.—
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Presidents Day is a federal holiday, meaning some governmental entities and businesses will be closed in observance.—
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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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The new class of acting talent is choosing non-conformity—taking Old Hollywood glamour, and totally flipping it on its head.—
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Curth directed students to write a 650-word response to an academic study that examined whether conformity with gender norms was associated with popularity or bullying among middle school students.—
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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