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

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

After her 2013 accident, Collett spent a week in a coma and only three days awake in hospital before being transferred to Oaksey House in Oxfordshire, England, the Injured Jockeys Fund’s rehabilitation centre.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
The number one thing that should keep managers awake at night is worrying about whether they are being told the truth about the reality of the situation.

— Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of awake

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Like a vigilant technician, Klotho steps in at each stage and adjusts the focus back to the original, ensuring that those biological copies remain accurate and legible.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
Consumers must be vigilant, as these unapproved substances pose significant, often hidden, health risks.

— Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigilant

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

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On the day of the fire, Farinacci was aware Spokane County was under a red flag warning and conditions were ideal to start a fire, according to Drapeau.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Asked about any projects with varying zones in a low-density residential area, Smith said city community development staff were not aware of another similar example.

— Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

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