as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
Putting the pedal to the metal requires full concentration, since acceleration from zero to 60 mph takes just 4.5 seconds.
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
Increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from burning coal, oil, and natural gas directly induce many plant species to produce more pollen.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
Dust concentrations of six kinds of PFEAs, including GenX, decreased considerably as residential distance from the fluorochemical plant increased.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Blue zones are areas around the world that were identified as having some of the highest concentrations of the longest-living people in the world.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
Increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from burning coal, oil, and natural gas directly induce many plant species to produce more pollen.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
Dust concentrations of six kinds of PFEAs, including GenX, decreased considerably as residential distance from the fluorochemical plant increased.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Blue zones are areas around the world that were identified as having some of the highest concentrations of the longest-living people in the world.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for concentration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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The experiential data from brief immersion provides more accurate information than unlimited hypothesizing (a.k.a. overthinking).—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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One in five people travel specifically to seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, reminding us that adventure, comfort, and cultural immersion can all be found on our dinner plates.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Context Shapiro gained national attention as one of the shortlist candidates for then-Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election after then-President Joe Biden stepped down.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because the amounts and absorption of benzene from these products are small, the risk is low.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to the new study, the Yarkovsky effect, a subtle force arising from the asteroid's uneven sunlight absorption and re-emission, can cause the space rock to drift inward over long periods, eventually leading to a near-Earth orbit.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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