vigilant
adjective
vig·i·lant
ˈvi-jə-lənt 
: alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
vigilantly
adverb
Examples of vigilant in a Sentence
Over the years, as tension between pitchers and hit batsmen heightened to the point that hitters began rushing the mound, umpires have had to become far more vigilant about keeping the game from degenerating into a dogfight.
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Buzz Bissinger, Sports Illustrated, 21 Mar. 2005
At the Château de Wideville's magnificent seventeenth-century gates, guests have their names ticked off by vigilant staff and then snake through a lugubrious park à l'anglaise.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, September 2002
And as a foreign tourist in North Korea, under the care of vigilant minders who wanted me to see only the best, I had enjoyed the finest fare available.
—Christopher Hitchens, Vanity Fair, January 2001
A vigilant hand had, as usual, kept the fire alive and the lamp trimmed; and the room, with its rows and rows of books, its bronze and steel statuettes of "The Fencers" on the mantelpiece and its many photographs of famous pictures, looked singularly home-like and welcoming.
—Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, 1920
When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant.
They were vigilant about protecting their children.
We remain vigilant against theft.
Buzz Bissinger, Sports Illustrated, 21 Mar. 2005
At the Château de Wideville's magnificent seventeenth-century gates, guests have their names ticked off by vigilant staff and then snake through a lugubrious park à l'anglaise.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, September 2002
And as a foreign tourist in North Korea, under the care of vigilant minders who wanted me to see only the best, I had enjoyed the finest fare available.
—Christopher Hitchens, Vanity Fair, January 2001
A vigilant hand had, as usual, kept the fire alive and the lamp trimmed; and the room, with its rows and rows of books, its bronze and steel statuettes of "The Fencers" on the mantelpiece and its many photographs of famous pictures, looked singularly home-like and welcoming.
—Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, 1920
When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant.
They were vigilant about protecting their children.
We remain vigilant against theft.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bitcoin’s Future Depends on the Integrity of Its Movement
If Bitcoin serves as a tool for liberation, its developers, advocates, and holders face an ongoing responsibility to remain vigilant.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The shark vanished after the attack, and swimmers in the area are advised to remain vigilant.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Palm Beach County officials on Tuesday urged the public to stay vigilant for storms now that the six-month hurricane season has started.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The shark vanished after the attack, and swimmers in the area are advised to remain vigilant.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Palm Beach County officials on Tuesday urged the public to stay vigilant for storms now that the six-month hurricane season has started.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
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“Vigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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