IMMERSION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

immersion

noun

i-ˈmər-zhən

Definition of immersion

as in concentration

a focusing of the mind on something a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it

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Recent Examples of immersion Claire’s opportunities for immersion have been ample given the expanse of the country that has been in her family’s hands for generations. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 Regal Cinemas, for example, has 4DX auditoriums with multisensory enhancements that bring the film world into the real world with full-body immersion synced up with the on-screen action. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 In his first years, Dudamel explored standard symphonic repertory with immersions into the symphonies and worlds of Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak and Ives, often in context with new music. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The Switch 2 version did feature motion controls, which added to the immersion of the game though and made some moves, such as the bow aiming better. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immersion

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Noun

The essence has a high concentration of PDRN, which promotes cellular repair and collagen production, plus niacinamide and copper peptides to leave your skin firmer and smoother.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
The Financial Times has argued that the astronomical prices of top modernist paintings are less about intrinsic artistic value than wealth, scarcity, and the concentration of buying power among billionaires.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentration

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

The tech tracks patterns over time rather than snapping random images, following frequency, consistency and shape to draw insights about hydration, digestion and nutrient absorption.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
There is disquiet in the absorption that translation requires, the way the self enters another world at the possible expense of the current one.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

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