as in concentration
a focusing of the mind on something
a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it
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Recent Examples of immersion
Despite this immersion, young Mehta initially resisted filmmaking as a career path after witnessing her father’s anxiety over box office returns.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
For recovery and performance, the Cryotherapy chamber uses nitrogen-free, natural-air immersion at sub-zero temperatures to reduce inflammation and support healing.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Save time for a cultural immersion, with a quick detour inland: Montgomery’s extraordinary Equal Justice Initiative has expanded its most recent opening, the 17-acre Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, featuring work by Charles Gaines, Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, and more artists.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
One of Latin America’s largest indoor markets, San Juan de Dios is an immersion in Mexican market culture.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
For recovery and performance, the Cryotherapy chamber uses nitrogen-free, natural-air immersion at sub-zero temperatures to reduce inflammation and support healing.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Save time for a cultural immersion, with a quick detour inland: Montgomery’s extraordinary Equal Justice Initiative has expanded its most recent opening, the 17-acre Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, featuring work by Charles Gaines, Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, and more artists.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
One of Latin America’s largest indoor markets, San Juan de Dios is an immersion in Mexican market culture.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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However, at the concentration that currently exists in public water (less than 0.7 mg/L), the benefits of fluoride in water are enormous.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Tatcha and La Roche-Posay offer creamy non-comedogenic formulas, while formulations from iS Clinical and Cetaphil feature low concentrations of the active salicylic acid for a little extra clarifying that doesn’t go overboard.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 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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And his angry Instagram reaction to fans’ social media accounts picking up on his words spoke of a man who cannot live with the attention but cannot live without it.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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