ABSORPTION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

absorption

noun

əb-ˈsȯrp-shən

Definition of absorption

as in immersion

a focusing of the mind on something forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system

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Recent Examples of absorption The Best Time to Water Plants Water your plants early in the morning to ensure proper water absorption and avoid plant diseases or burn. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026 According to the Army, the team wants to gather information on EM penetration depth, absorption mechanics, and see if any heat builds up in particular areas. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Tools like gua sha, sonic cleansing and cryotherapy rollers are designed to help boost circulation, minimize pores and enhance product absorption. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Supplements may help people with limited diets or absorption issues, but most adults can hit their targets by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. — Christina Manian, Health, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for absorption

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Noun

Luxury brands increasingly see real estate as the next frontier of brand immersion, says Markus Schreyer, a branding expert at Vanderbilt University, in an interview.

— Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Provide role-specific training alongside company culture immersion.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Too many brands exhaust their marketing budgets fighting for attention during the primary event when real power lies in owning the transitional micro-moment immediately following exertion.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Opening a restaurant in San Sebastián is only for the brave—the highest concentration of Michelin stars on the planet is in these lands.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The postsecondary programs include curriculums for HVAC certification, massage therapy, nursing assistants, phlebotomy, solar energy technician and semiconductor cleanroom operator, among other concentrations.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

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