eternally vigilant in the safeguarding of democracy
wide-awake applies to watchfulness for opportunities and developments more often than dangers.
wide-awake companies latched onto the new technology
alert stresses readiness or promptness in meeting danger or in seizing opportunity.
alert traders anticipated the stock market's slide
Examples of watchful in a Sentence
We need to be more watchful of our children.
The hotel is being built under the watchful eye of its architect.
Recent Examples on the WebThe housemates will live under the watchful eye of Big Brother 24 hours a day and avoid nomination from their fellow housemates and eviction from the public vote.—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024 Kelly Clarkson’s home line at Wayfair is one to keep a watchful eye on thanks to its affordable yet luxurious collection of decor and furniture.—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 And while the perpetrator could very well be The Night Stalker, Maxine falls under the suspicion and watchful eyes of a pair of LA detectives (Michelle Monaghan and Bobby Cannavale).—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Landry Jones carries the film with a watchful caution not dissimilar to seeing history whoosh past his eyes.—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for watchful
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