1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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2
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
The problem is that this observation method of the local universe gives a Hubble Constant value that is greater than the theoretical value obtained with the Lambda CDM, which considers the universe as a whole.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
In the hantavirus system, the observation of human cases is only the tip of the iceberg of complex processes involving wildlife and their environment.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Greenberg, a native son of Long Island, encoded his social observations about the frenzied real estate hierarchy in comic language that rarely if ever missed its mark.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, Jacobs was the assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction and the acting NOAA administrator in 2018.
—Mackenzie Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
In the hantavirus system, the observation of human cases is only the tip of the iceberg of complex processes involving wildlife and their environment.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Greenberg, a native son of Long Island, encoded his social observations about the frenzied real estate hierarchy in comic language that rarely if ever missed its mark.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, Jacobs was the assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction and the acting NOAA administrator in 2018.
—Mackenzie Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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The victim is smiling before something behind her captures her attention.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.—
Ana Sotelo,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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Yet experts say the persistent steps to raise output are part of long-term efforts to crowd out US shale companies as well as to maintain adherence to national quotas within the grouping, all while addressing US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower oil prices.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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Solution: Compliance software ensures adherence to trade rules.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Ofcom noted that the compliance deadline is July 25.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Other legislation to be discussed over 'Crypto Week' The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) seeks to bring clarity, simplify compliance and both confidence in digital financial technologies.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent concentration, very good acidity, well- integrated wood notes, rich tannins and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Bedford remembers the 20 hometown men who lost their lives in the battle and its immediate aftermath through observances, memorials and the National D-Day Memorial.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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As is standard practice, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Noun
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This includes providing resources to support meditation, mindfulness work or mental wellness.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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For more than 20 years, neuroscientists have been documenting how mindfulness meditation can help people cultivate calm and improve their mood, among other benefits.—
Mariah G. Schug,
Scientific American,
27 June 2025
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Relying on internet searches during brainstorming may lead to conformity and less innovation, particularly in larger teams.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 July 2025
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This influences their personal lives, creating a cycle of conformity that stifles individuality and creativity that gets passed on to their children.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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