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consciously

[kon-shuhs-lee] / ˈkɒn ʃəs li /


ADVERB
knowingly
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That makes sense; em dashes are easy to spot, and I’ve consciously used them less as the internet has flooded with them.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

The British actor, who debuted in Game of Thrones aged 11 and uses they/them pronouns, says they had consciously decided not to behave like a stereotypical teenager after hearing criticisms from adults.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

“The states appear to be self consciously modeling themselves on that earlier case,” Hemphill said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Many of their mannerisms, pronunciations, and turns of speech had been consciously copied from white Communists whom they had recently met.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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