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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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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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Recent Examples of observant
If there are no coincidences in Taylor Swift‘s world, then her ever-observant Swiftie fans are convinced that the pop superstar will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
The film, which premiered at Karlovy Vary, has been praised at international festivals for its observant portrayal of a relationship going sour.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Quiet and observant, Max is still getting used to his surroundings.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The assailant then physically assaulted the father, knocking him to the ground and tossing his kippah away, a traditional skullcap worn by observant Jewish men.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
The film, which premiered at Karlovy Vary, has been praised at international festivals for its observant portrayal of a relationship going sour.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Quiet and observant, Max is still getting used to his surroundings.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The assailant then physically assaulted the father, knocking him to the ground and tossing his kippah away, a traditional skullcap worn by observant Jewish men.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for observant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Crews are remaining alert to the likely possibility of finding additional starts in the next few days.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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As of Wednesday afternoon, the boy was conscious and alert and listed in stable condition, Gunn said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tuesday's announcement is also the latest in a series of corporate break-ups as price-conscious shoppers shifting to cheaper alternatives such as private-labels force companies to pursue focused strategies.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Conrad asks Jere to come back with him, but Jeremiah is more focused on his brother's feelings toward his future wife.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Patients should be sure to report symptoms to their clinicians, and clinicians need to be vigilant and consider Legionnaires’ disease as a possibility.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must stay vigilant against economic volatility and global health crises.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fully immersed, yet without the capacity to watch ourselves from outside the moment.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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The mild weather makes walking all the more enjoyable, and walking is my favorite way to feel immersed in Manhattan’s energy.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Aaron Spencer was jolted awake by the frantic barks of his daughter’s chihuahua.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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These wines are lean, mineral-driven and bright enough to jolt even the most skeptical palate awake.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 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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The 17-year-old joins a steady stream of fighters on mats spattered with sweat, blood and occasional tears to spar under the watchful eye of Mansouri, a former professional MMA fighter who founded the space in 2020.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The church that three days before was filled with excited students and watchful teachers at the start of a new school year is now a crime scene.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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HoneyBee Sage aimed to be that space to share knowledge as well as a business prototype for other entrepreneurs interested in herbalism.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Perry shared that the rocker is not interested in touring again.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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