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

OpenAI detected the attempt within 15 minutes, and a human responder began reviewing the alert three minutes later.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
The choice of dog variety, let alone how the animal was presented (alert and poised to bark?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

Ernest couldn’t sleep, but lay awake on his mattress in the basement, figuring.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
The first, obvious to anyone else who was half-awake, was that the Kravis Studio was not nearly big enough for the performance it was required to contain.

— Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of awake

Adjective

This song describes how Urmila sleeps through the 14 years of separation, while Lakshmana remains vigilant in the forest and protects Rama and Sita.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
But flies can buzz across the border on their own, meaning ranchers, hunters and pet owners should remain vigilant.

— Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

Under the watchful direction of director Brenda Porter, who is also the artistic director for Impact Theater, the cast is fine-tuning the drama.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Eufy Indoor Security Camera Deal Keep a watchful eye on your pets and living space with the dual-lens Eufy S350 4K Indoor Security Camera.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

Along with potentially leeching microplastics into your food, plastic food storage containers absorb stains, odors, and flavors, and many require careful hand-washing to prevent them from warping.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
Gallery visitors were careful not to step on the sprawling assemblage of photographs, drawings and artifacts scattered across the floor.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

And many consumers are keenly aware of investors behind businesses.

— Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
Sühlmann had plenty of experience designing mid-engine supercars, though, something Leiters, who arrived at Porsche just a few months before him, would have been aware of.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

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