ARGUS-EYED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

Argus-eyed

adjective

ˈär-gəs-ˌīd

Definition of Argus-eyed

as in alert

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity an Argus-eyed photographer known for capturing on film many celebrity meltdowns

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Adjective

Her novel is too serious about art, and too alert to precarity’s humiliations, to pretend that rooms do not matter.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
For example, cybersecurity professionals have used repetitive alert analysis and foundational operational tasks to build intuition and judgment.

— Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

Worry and the heat kept them awake at night, and their vacation had to be canceled because they were required to be available whenever needed.

— Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The mom of four remained awake during the procedure, which has been lauded by several celebrities as a facelift alternative.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of awake

Adjective

But despite its appeal to tourists, the State Department is warning travelers to remain vigilant due to the threat of terrorism.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
For Campos, the experience has taught him about the need to be vigilant about the fate of his work.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

Nordrum didn’t quite rip out my heart the way Rickman did 31 years ago, but his watchful intensity gives him one of the most moving character arcs.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Turn your home’s lights off and on, and connect it to your home’s security cameras to keep a watchful eye.

— Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

Renault is careful to frame this as a style exercise rather than a preview of a production model.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Awash with new property tax funds, local governments often haven’t been careful stewards of residents’ tax dollars.

— Elaine Parker, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

Second Miami federal trial to start In South Florida, lawyers involved in the federal prosecution said they had not been made aware of Sunday’s transfer in advance.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Editors of other major newsrooms are well aware that Trump may try to ban their reporters next.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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