as in awareness
a state of being aware
a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company
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Recent Examples of consciousness
Since detachment requires ongoing emotional processing — the kind that can flicker in and out of your consciousness for years — this could explain why, for many, fully relinquishing an ex isn’t a matter of months.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In severe cases, a reaction called anaphylaxis may occur, which can involve throat swelling, a sudden drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Their performance drew comparisons to Freddie Mercury, which helped bring the classic back into the mainstream consciousness.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In more severe cases, a serious allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In severe cases, a reaction called anaphylaxis may occur, which can involve throat swelling, a sudden drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Their performance drew comparisons to Freddie Mercury, which helped bring the classic back into the mainstream consciousness.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In more severe cases, a serious allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consciousness
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Even Julian Hector, former head of the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, called it the most influential Attenborough program in terms of conservation awareness.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Healing Appalachia, a music festival that raises awareness for and celebrates recovery from opioid addiction, is moving from West Virginia to eastern Kentucky this September with the fest’s co-founder Tyler Childers headlining alongside Chris Stapleton.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And his angry Instagram reaction to fans’ social media accounts picking up on his words spoke of a man who cannot live with the attention but cannot live without it.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Urge surfing is a mindfulness tool used to help people with addictions cope with cravings without acting on them.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciousness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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