AWARENESS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

awareness

noun

ə-ˈwer-nəs

Definition of awareness

as in attention

a state of being aware while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you

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Recent Examples of awareness This is where ideas such as self-compassion and mindful awareness become particularly important. — Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026 The annual fundraising concerts — launched by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp to raise awareness of family farmers’ challenges —- celebrated their 40th anniversary last year. — James Pollard, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 On Friday night, however, Klubnik’s pocket awareness was lacking. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026 A little situational awareness—and a willingness to think beyond your own desires—goes a long way. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awareness

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Noun

The Moon enters Aries and your 10th House of Career, Reputation, and Responsibility, putting attention on your public role, work, leadership, or visible commitments.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Finally, markets this week paid close attention to news of the passing of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Long before mindfulness became a defining element of luxury hospitality, Miraval Arizona was there with insights and solutions.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
My work has explored how technology can help measure and promote these connections for better health, such as by tracking activity through wearables or delivering mindfulness training through mobile apps.

— Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

The phenomenon happens so often that some researchers say there is a growing body of evidence that consciousness continues at some level, for at least some period, after the body has died.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The media campaign elevated Trayvon’s death in the nation’s consciousness; a special prosecutor was appointed to oversee the case, and Zimmerman was indicted and arrested.

— Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of consciousness

Noun

Desai said the group separately verified with people with direct knowledge of the matter that the exchange is under consideration.

— Jake Spring The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
From one source that had strong knowledge of the Cowboys’ roster, Jones is viewed as a clear upgrade over the depth that was at the tackle spot in Dallas, although Jones will need a few weeks to return to his maximum physical skill set.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

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