Argus-eyed

adjective

ˈär-gəs-ˌīd How to pronounce Argus-eyed (audio)
Definition of Argus-eyednext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Argus-eyed
  1. alert
  2. awake
  3. vigilant
  4. watchful
  5. careful
  6. aware
Adjective
  • An evacuation warning means residents should prepare to leave, stay alert for changing conditions and be ready to evacuate if an order is issued.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Officials have urged Hoosiers to stay alert to changing weather conditions as more storms move across Indiana.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • That their apparent change in relationship status could have gone unnoticed—in this TikTok-addled clime—is a testament to their vigilant approach to privacy.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials are warning the public to stay vigilant after a flesh-eating bacteria infection killed at least seven people across two states in recent weeks.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • 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
  • Kurz said that the field team put careful consideration into selecting each site.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Steve Bardens/Getty Images Brighton & Hove Albion must be careful that the chill of winter does not arrive much earlier than normal for them this season in the Conference League.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • That secret plan, of which only a few top officials were aware, meant that the president wasn't actually on board Air Force One with the press and senior White House officials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Once approved, residents within the Firewise Community area may be eligible for insurance discounts and certainly become more aware of how to prepare for a wildfire.
    — Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
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“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Argus-eyed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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