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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
  • Its portfolio includes an alert facility, flight simulator facility, and phase maintenance hangar.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Jeremie Frimpong was alert and beat Mathys Tel to it, with Nyoni picking up the loose ball.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • After arriving in the morning, the players stayed awake until evening.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Every single thing about the Bears defense not only keeps me awake at night, but drastically alters my opinion of this team.
    — Michael Beller, New York Times, 3 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
  • Along the way, Michael develops an unlikely friendship with Kacey (Lauren Patel), while navigating the demands of his boss Gordon (Crook) and the watchful eyes of nosy neighbours Bev (Sophie Willan) and Clive (Jon Pointing).
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • South of Valencia along the Costa Blanca is Alicante, a walkable port city and an outdoor lover’s paradise with parks, gardens, and historic plazas unfold beneath the watchful eye of a 9th-century castle.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • So be careful about selling the Heat short, even if this roster might be one creative wing player short.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Be careful what your advisers are telling you about immigration policy.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • The Huskies are well aware of the difference in quality their next opponent presents.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • There are no villains in Possible Love; there are only people who are aware of others, and people who are not.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 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 Sep. 2026.

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