MINDFULNESS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

mindfulness

noun

ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs

Definition of mindfulness

as in awareness

a state of being aware his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics

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Recent Examples of mindfulness In particular, our reviewer loved the excellent stress-management features, including real-time mood tracking and mindfulness guidance. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 In its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026 Beyond the celebrity and sports dimensions of the event, both the gala and the festival will include participation from experts in psychology, fitness, fashion, mindfulness and many other areas. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 The mindfulness content will include meditation exercises, but also content from doctors, therapists and psychologists, not to mention former ABC News correspondent Dan Harris, who left ABC five years ago to focus on his meditation company. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mindfulness

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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

While the Blue Demon induces perceptual disorientation, the Rooster privileges visual attention and the architectural discipline of gaze.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
But while Antetokounmpo gets most of the attention as the Heat’s new star, Adebayo will again be relied on to be the team’s leader.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Anya Gallaccio’s interest in decay and mortality pivoted nicely into a tactful, timely engagement with eco-consciousness and connection to place.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The novel is elongated by ellipses…as if our heroine momentarily loses not words…but consciousness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

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