as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
your attentiveness prevented a potentially bad accident
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Noun
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In early February, Olivier Giroud, the French striker who plays for Los Angeles FC, had his home targeted and $500,000 worth of jewelry and watches stolen, sources said.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025 -
Jeannie was already glancing with impatience at her watch.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Extra protection steps Protecting your online accounts requires vigilance and knowledge of the best security practices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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The office also emphasized the importance of public vigilance.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Attentiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentiveness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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