raptness

noun

as in application

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  1. application
  2. consciousness
  3. consideration
  4. awareness
  5. preoccupation
  6. obsession
  7. fixation
Noun
  • In simple terms, the cell can store more energy for its weight and size, an advantage for electric vehicles and other applications where battery space is limited.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District upheld Yust’s convictions in August 2023, and the Missouri Supreme Court later denied his application to transfer the case for review.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of application
Noun
  • The phenomenon happens so often that some researchers say there is a growing body of evidence that consciousness continues at some level, for at least some period, after the body has died.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The media campaign elevated Trayvon’s death in the nation’s consciousness; a special prosecutor was appointed to oversee the case, and Zimmerman was indicted and arrested.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of consciousness
Noun
  • If someone consistently behaves with kindness, generosity, and consideration, even when these behaviors require effort or self-restraint, their motives may be less important than their actions.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • For now, the main considerations are cutting benefits for wealthier Americans or eliminating the cap on Social Security's payroll tax.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • Yandel is recognized for his support of community and educational initiatives, mental health awareness and emerging Latino talent.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But even her awareness can’t be constant, as shown by a scene that played out just this summer.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • The result, says Roya, is deepening apathy among her fellow citizens, whose preoccupation now is just getting by.
    — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The loneliness of the long-distance grieving survivalist is the main preoccupation of The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott’s moody, surprisingly sensitive adaptation of Scott Heller’s 2012 novel.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of preoccupation
Noun
  • One student told Leahy that the problem wasn’t decadence but an obsession with achievement and perfection.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Chalk it up to a collective spice and condiment obsession, which grows more nuanced by the day.
    — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of obsession
Noun
  • Seemingly, the only thing that could slow down the automobile takeover was diminishing fuel supplies, fear of which had become a fixation of American oil companies and government officials after the Armistice.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The sisters become the fixation of a forklift-driving mouth breather (John Connors) and are photographed while undressing by a neighbor (Malcolm Adams) who climbs up on the roof across the street to spy on them.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fixation
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“Raptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raptness. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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