ATTENTION Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

attention

noun

ə-ˈten(t)-shən

Definition of attention

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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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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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 The shop also pushed back against Clarkson’s version of events, saying all patrons are welcome, then lamented that the singer’s harsh statement had caused unwanted attention. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026 In response, the streaming giant has sought to diversify its content in recent years, expanding into live sports, documentaries and video games in order to compete for share of consumer attention. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 There is a set of incentives running through the AI industry right now that rewards the maximum possible personal drama with the maximum possible public attention. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 That caught the attention of an anonymous tipster who reached out to CBS News Chicago in late January 2026. — Irika Sargent, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attention

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Noun

The underlying practice, sometimes called contrast bath therapy or immersion therapy, alternates the body’s exposure to hot and cold water and has long been used by physical therapists, athletes and wellness enthusiasts, according to WHOOP.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
With her years of research and immersion, Grant notes that burials and grave markers have become so much more personal over the course of time.

— Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

Our ongoing relationship and collaboration with the Metallica Scholars Initiative to help raise awareness and support for career and technical education.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
The quarterback’s pocket awareness also impressed, consistently moving up in the pocket as edge rushers converged from the outside.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

Nordrum’s expressive eyes setting the scene for what might be the most romantic gesture in literature (and movie) history.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
The gestures of moving, being, and breathing coalesced for Kristin as this poem, which emerged from the state of presence that is meditation-in-action.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of gesture

Noun

Planetary’s slurry shifts more carbon into those stable forms, lowering the CO₂ concentration at the surface.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Their income, equity, career and network may all depend on one company, yet that same concentration often carries over into their personal portfolio.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

For meditation teacher Nico Cary, the cemetery is an ideal backdrop for mindfulness and a lesson in impermanence.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
In addition to the Health Coach, the premium app membership provides access to Fitbit’s library of exercise content and mindfulness sessions.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

The rest of the kitchen is pretty in pink, courtesy of a rosy Zia Tile backsplash and mosaic countertops by Concrete Collaborative.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Hell, even recurring characters drop off without so much as the courtesy of a sickening demise.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
As on television, Seyfried nails Holmes’s wide eyes, unsteady mannerisms, deep voice, and mysterious vocal cadence that makes the character both unreal and oddly human.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of eye

Noun

The taxpayers’ attorney, Abraham Wagner, cited four cases to support his argument that an IRS notice assessing additional taxes was invalid.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
This move would only continue to shift this heavy financial burden onto local businesses and individual homeowners, many of whom have recently received notices of increases of more than 10% in their property assessments.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of notice

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