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.
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Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025 His Emmys keep a watchful eye from beside his TV.—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 10 Oct. 2025 Fortunately, under the watchful eye of the moose’s mother, two police officers were able to pull the baby to safety.—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Bader’s status Harrison Bader did some agility drills and light running in right field during Tuesday’s workout under the watchful eye of a half-dozen Phillies staff members.—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for watchful
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