OPEN-EYED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

open-eyed

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈīd

Definition of open-eyed

as in awake

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity an open-eyed deer cautiously grazed in the backyard

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Recent Examples of open-eyed However, any moments that would be guaranteed to be grim end up being almost benign, as dead bodies are intact, have strangely unemotional, open-eyed faces, and almost seem like mannequins buried under mud and sand. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 An open-eyed believer in a future of sunlight, even with storm clouds and meteors on the horizon. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 Her debut full-length, al romper la burbuja, features 14 songs that speak to the daily angst of a 21-year-old navigating the world with open-eyed curiosity. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025 Without their glowing, open-eyed performances, often shown in extremely tight close-ups, the film might have floated off like the green fairy from the absinthe bottle. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025 For Hazony, the common good can be divined from an open-eyed examination of history and nature. — Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents place little ones on their tummy each day while awake and work up to 30 minutes of tummy time a day by seven weeks old.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
For passengers awake early enough, that means watching steep mountains rise on both sides of the ship, passing waterfalls and small farms and seeing settlements gradually appear along the shoreline.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of awake

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Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
As the two countries become increasingly intertwined, investors need to be more alert to disruptions in Japan's bond and equity markets, which could quickly ripple across global markets.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued a traffic advisory on Friday, urging drivers to slow down and for pedestrians to stay vigilant, as the risk of traffic injuries rises at the start of each school year.

— Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
California State Parks officials said the discovery was another example of the ongoing effort to keep golden mussels out of California waterways and a reminder for boaters to remain vigilant when launching their vessels.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigilant

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Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, watchful busts, haunted armor and stretching room portraits.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2026
The footage offers a peek into Kio’s surroundings, including zebra and giraffe neighbors who tower over the cub, and smaller animals who keep a watchful eye on the growing big cat.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

The slim, precision wand grips even the straightest lashes, creating a wide-awake, lash-lift effect in just one coat.

— Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025

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