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distractions

NOUN

having one's attention drawn away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration complication confusion disturbance diversion interference interruption

STRONG

abstraction agitation amusement beguilement bewilderment commotion disorder dissipation engrossment entertainment frenzy game pastime perplexity preoccupation recreation

WEAK

divertissement

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm order peace

STRONG

calmness labor profession task work

Example Sentences

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AppLovin’s above-market performance has continued despite the distractions.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

They can include time-and-a-half or double time, testing in a separate room to reduce distractions or having unlimited breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

With no Champions League distractions, they have been able to give the WSL their full attention after a disappointing fourth-placed finish last term.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

It breaks the spell of being fruitfully lost in the present, and retethers us to the digital distractions that dominate our days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A substitute for distractions, when we go on enjoying all the old fooleries to the very last?

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley