Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for consciousness. Search instead for consciousne.
Definitions

consciousness

[kon-shuhs-nis] / ˈkɒn ʃəs nɪs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Koch, who works at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and previously taught at MIT and Caltech, has played a major role in advancing the study of consciousness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

It seems reasonable to me to assume that consciousness depends on life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Children with the condition suffer severe epilepsy, including seizures which can cause them to lose consciousness.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Through methods like search engine optimization and other nifty page-ranking subterfuge, this nonverified content climbs to the top of search results and people’s consciousness.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Confined to his bed since a terrible carriage accident the week before, Seward drifted in and out of consciousness.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson