attention

noun

ə-ˈten(t)-shən How to pronounce attention (audio)
Definition of attentionnext
1
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something I need your full attention right now

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Relevance

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2
as in awareness
a state of being aware several mothers brought to the committee's attention the deplorable condition of the playground

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3
as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions

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Recent Examples of attention Later, Mars trines Neptune in your partnership house, shifting attention toward the people who genuinely inspire you. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026 What draws Béatrice’s attention is a fantastical claim made by a Benedictine monk in an Italian magazine article from the 1970s. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Beauty is highly skilled at generating attention with founder content, influencer seeding, waitlists, and viral posts that can create fast awareness, but social amplification is not the same as sustainable sell-through. — Rhea Cartwright, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The case has drawn extensive news coverage and wide attention on social media. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attention
  1. immersion
  2. awareness
  3. gesture
  4. concentration
  5. mindfulness
  6. courtesy
  7. eye
  8. notice
Noun
  • Its unique 317-acre setting in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains gives guests the gift of a total immersion in nature, despite being just minutes from New Mexico’s world heritage city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Currently 50% off, the P31i delivers high-quality music playback, crystal-clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of immersion
Noun
  • As awareness grows, primary-care doctors and gynecologists are likely to see more patients asking about scent changes.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The award is presented by the American Heart Association to celebrate excellence in coaching, honor Bryant’s legacy and to raise awareness and funds for its mission.
    — PJ Green October 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • Did team owners or the Polo Grounds lose any money because of this gesture to the national pastime?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, the gesture and absence in my stories place part of the meaning-making into the imagination of the readers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of gesture
Noun
  • As for concentrations of nationalities, one Atlanta ZIP code (30329) drew more than 1,300 Nicaraguans; Marietta was a popular draw for Brazilians, while Cubans settled in Moultrie, a south Georgia town near the Florida border.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Currently, lack of cognitive concentration visibility is a common organizational blind spot.
    — Swati Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of concentration
Noun
  • In 2017, psychologist Eli Susman was on a meditation retreat at the Plum Village mindfulness center in southern France.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The sailing is also designated as one of the line’s Wellness at Sea sailings, bringing together wellness, fitness, and mindfulness sessions all led by experts.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mindfulness
Noun
  • Offered with a six-month complimentary trial, the membership paves the way for future savings — courtesy of its cash-back bonuses on eligible buys.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Then about five years ago, Bob discovered his next obsession — courtesy of the Rolling Stones.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of courtesy
Noun
  • Anyone who trains their eyes too closely on one policy adjustment risks missing the forest for the trees.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As an adolescent, Winston could hardly have imagined the cascading effect of his shrewd eye for color and clarity.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • According to the lawsuits, more than six months before the apartment’s one-year lease expired at the end of July 2025, Cathy and Salvatore gave the renters notice.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations come after the California Department of Human Resources sent a notice in February 2022 outlining that departments cannot approve employee requests to regularly work from out-of-state locations.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of notice

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“Attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attention. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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