mindfulness
noun
mind·ful·ness
ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being mindful
2
: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis
also
: such a state of awareness
Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence
his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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There’s also walking meditation, a foundational mindfulness technique.
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
Cultural sensitivity matters: Consider diverse perspectives when developing mindfulness programs.
—First Place For Youth, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Started roughly a month ago by John Schwarz, a Chicago-area meditation and mindfulness educator, the idea has taken off on social media, where searches for the term surface hundreds of posts of people sharing screenshots of infographics and encouraging others to participate in the protest.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
Cultural sensitivity matters: Consider diverse perspectives when developing mindfulness programs.
—First Place For Youth, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Started roughly a month ago by John Schwarz, a Chicago-area meditation and mindfulness educator, the idea has taken off on social media, where searches for the term surface hundreds of posts of people sharing screenshots of infographics and encouraging others to participate in the protest.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Related article What this holiday of sacrifice teaches us about mindfulness
Find equilibrium during Ramadan
Fasting for Ramadan can be a dance between managing one’s physical health and water intake, and also fulfilling personal religious goals.
—Monica Haider, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mindfulness
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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