awareness
noun
aware·ness
ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
promoting a heightened awareness of the problem
seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on
an acute awareness of subtle differences
They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.—
New Scientist
New ScientistThe alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …—Larry Diamond
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Examples of awareness in a Sentence
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Lucius, Liz Cooper, Coco and more have contributed covers of classic Nineties tracks for a new charity compilation, Every Possible Way, raising money and awareness for gun violence prevention.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
This grant honours her efforts by supporting photographers focused on ocean conservation and using storytelling to inspire action and awareness.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Adding to the challenge of bringing these cases is a 2023 Supreme Court decision that clarified the standard for true threats by finding that a defendant needs to have some awareness that their statement would be viewed as threatening.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2024
As marketers know, evergreen content has tremendous potential as a marketing vehicle–driving up cache, credibility, trust, and awareness with customers, as well as long-lasting SEO benefits.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
This grant honours her efforts by supporting photographers focused on ocean conservation and using storytelling to inspire action and awareness.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Adding to the challenge of bringing these cases is a 2023 Supreme Court decision that clarified the standard for true threats by finding that a defendant needs to have some awareness that their statement would be viewed as threatening.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2024
As marketers know, evergreen content has tremendous potential as a marketing vehicle–driving up cache, credibility, trust, and awareness with customers, as well as long-lasting SEO benefits.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
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