attendance

noun

Definition of attendancenext
as in attention
the condition of being attentive and ready to help The parents' attendance to their children's needs was remarkable.

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Recent Examples of attendance Although People of Color make up roughly 40 percent of the United States population, National Park Service (NPS) comprehensive visitor surveys have consistently shown that Black visitors comprise a meager 1 to 2 percent of total park attendance. — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 But Ferrer resigned in 1985, citing low attendance, mounting financial pressures, and criticism of his hiring of his sons to direct and act. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 With lockdown over, the demand for live events surged, and the tournament began blowing up previous attendance numbers. — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026 The club’s full-season ticket membership base has doubled since the 2019-20 season, while average attendance per game has gone up 50% in that same timeframe, according to a press release. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attendance
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  1. attention
  2. service
  3. assistance
Noun
  • One of the only signs of the trial that has drawn international attention was on a set of 14 video screens that lay out all of the cases to be heard in the building each day.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • After a thorough cleanse and gua sha to encourage lymphatic drainage, Galina smooths on a cooling mask and leaves it to work its magic while turning her attention to my scalp.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of attention
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  • From ChatGPT and Claude, to autonomous vehicles, to the music streaming services recommend to users – people are interacting with AI regularly.
    — Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Vitaly, the neighbor from Horodyshche, said Berezovska’s mother was inconsolable during the service, which was attended by many.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of service
Noun
  • Over the last four years, the Clark County Coroner’s Office, with the assistance of police and the FBI, has leveraged several types of technology trying to crack the cold case.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Residents with storm damage are being asked to call 311 to request cleanup assistance and help officials document the extent of the damage.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendance. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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