wakefulness
- a word derived from wakeful.
Example Sentences
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Medications such as modafinil are sometimes used to promote wakefulness, but these drugs have mainly been studied in overnight workers and can interfere with sleep later in the day.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
"Sleep drives growth hormone release, and growth hormone feeds back to regulate wakefulness, and this balance is essential for growth, repair and metabolic health."
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
After showing signs of wakefulness, he was transferred to the Sid Watkins Rehabilitation Centre in Liverpool on 23 December that year.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
After poor sleep, the brain tries to compensate during wakefulness, triggering pulses of fluid that coincide with sharp reductions in attention, according to a recent study published in Nature Neuroscience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
I lingered between sleep and wakefulness, anticipating my mother’s speedy return.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
