hyperawareness

noun

Definition of hyperawarenessnext
as in awareness

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Recent Examples of hyperawareness The increase in isolation and lack of social feedback has increased a self-critical hyperawareness — meaning teens are very focused on their own feelings but are missing the important tools that allows some reality testing. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023 When cartoon characters dance, there’s a hyperawareness of their artificial movements—all the more so when those movements seem to be part of a social media strategy. — Jason Kehe, Wired, 19 Jan. 2022
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  1. awareness
  2. consciousness
  3. knowledge
  4. observation
  5. attention
Noun
  • Yandel is recognized for his support of community and educational initiatives, mental health awareness and emerging Latino talent.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But even her awareness can’t be constant, as shown by a scene that played out just this summer.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of awareness
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
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • Official homeless counts show RV numbers plunging in this 400-square-mile expanse, but wild statistical swings and locals’ on-the-ground observations suggest serious miscounts and an illusory improvement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Since its establishment in 2025, the border task force has conducted tens of thousands of detection and monitoring patrols and thousands of observation flights, the task force said.
    — Mike Stone, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of observation
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

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“Hyperawareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperawareness. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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