public consciousness

Example Sentences

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Yet his creation continues to burrow into public consciousness, perhaps too deep to be dislodged by anything less than a scalpel—or a spoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Throughout their journey, all four astronauts emphasized how unified Earth looks from afar -- a takeaway they hoped would permeate public consciousness.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

She was the undisputed light-welterweight champion but only entered the wider public consciousness when she fought Irish superstar Katie Taylor.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Justin Timberlake’s viral arrest in 2024 has returned to public consciousness as the pop star lawyered up to keep New York officials from releasing footage from the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Isolated victories can be won—even a string of victories—but in the absence of a fundamental shift in public consciousness, the system as a whole will remain intact.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander