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 man who allegedly shot the officers while under medical observation at Swedish Hospital was one of a pair that had originally attempted to rob an Albany Park dollar store at gunpoint.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Larry Snelling said the suspect had been originally arrested on suspicion of robbery, and he had been taken to Swedish Hospital for observation prior to the shooting.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
But for space observation and exploration, these more than 105000 square kilometers (40,500 square miles) of desert are the perfect setting.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Larry Snelling said the suspect had been originally arrested on suspicion of robbery, and he had been taken to Swedish Hospital for observation prior to the shooting.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
But for space observation and exploration, these more than 105000 square kilometers (40,500 square miles) of desert are the perfect setting.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for observation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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Companies are required, under threat of criminal penalties, to bring new information to the government’s attention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers who represent Silicon Valley’s biggest AI firms are paying attention.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The company’s adherence to reserve studies and balances supporting the HOASnapshot reviews would protect them from litigation should an HOA file suit over an unflattering report, Brady said.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Improved comfort was linked with better adherence to shorter fasting protocols.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
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There’s this awareness that something could go wrong.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride brings together classic and vintage motorcycle riders to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Bermudez went to work for UC San Diego as a compliance officer, and a few years later moved to the bench in Imperial County.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The transparency afforded by onchain markets makes global compliance more effective than ever.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The court disagreed, saying that SB 10 requires no religious exercise or observance.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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April 9 is celebrated annually in the Philippines as a national observance, the Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Yet there’s wisdom amid the silliness, as the story gently makes a case for the necessity of grief, mindfulness and mortal awareness, even in a life otherwise unburdened by adult human responsibility.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Intentional breathing, meditation and yoga are all ways to practice mindfulness.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Danny DeVito, Will Sampson and Brad Dourif costar as fellow patients who are inspired by McMurphy to rise up against the conformity and cruelty of the institution, an obvious stand-in for the social upheaval of the time period.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the First Amendment does not permit the government to enforce ideological conformity.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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