public consciousness

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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

An Olympic gold medalist long before reality TV fame, Jenner reentered public consciousness through a show about nothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In both grocery aisles and the public consciousness, items such as avocados and almonds were deemed too fatty to be “healthy,” while Cocoa Puffs and Pop-Tarts technically qualified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

An understanding of the technology is gradually seeping into the public consciousness.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 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