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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
if you were more observant, you would perceive that something is troubling her deeply
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2
as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
observant viewers will notice that the position of hero's facial wound changes in the course of the scene
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The best way to control ants in the garden is to be observant and take preventative measures before ants become a problem.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
From the jump, I'm struck by how observant Nwodim is.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 May 2025
Sharp, observant and shockingly funny writing brings their two-dimensional portraits to life.
— Yussef Cole
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—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Provide toys like building blocks, boxes with lids, or bowls that encourage creativity, try discovery games such as hiding and revealing an object, and encourage your baby to remain observant.
—Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
From the jump, I'm struck by how observant Nwodim is.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 May 2025
Sharp, observant and shockingly funny writing brings their two-dimensional portraits to life.
— Yussef Cole
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Reviewed on the Xbox Series X|S and PC.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Provide toys like building blocks, boxes with lids, or bowls that encourage creativity, try discovery games such as hiding and revealing an object, and encourage your baby to remain observant.
—Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for observant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The National Weather Service on Sunday posted an alert warning of elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the atmosphere because of wildfire smoke.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Authorities were urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops.—
Stepheny Price , Bradford Betz , Landon Mion , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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She was jolted awake by blinking lights and a buzzing phone.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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On the floor below, another student was still awake.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Monitor weather conditions via radar or lightning app. Keep a watchful eye on the sky.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Once back in Chicago and under the watchful, concerned eye of her mother Ronnie (Anji White), Riri gets recruited by Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), the leader of a local heist crew that targets the area’s multimillionaires.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The Contour Face is fabulous for those interested in general regeneration or alleviating signs of aging, but those with acne-prone skin should consider its Clear mask which utilizes blue light, clinically proven to kill acne-causing bacteria.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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However, at 39, Horford may not be interested in a gap year.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Leyva implies that Márquez was aware of and even sympathetic to the plan, citing text messages in which the two expressed mutual support.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The staff is also exceptionally attentive, and no detail is overlooked.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Under the colorful stalactites dripping from the round ceiling of Room XX, a sculpture by Spanish artist Miquel Barceló representing multiculturalism and tolerance, the room was full and attentive.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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