as in watchful
having unusually keen vision
the hawkeyed driver spotted the state trooper lying in wait for unwary speeders
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Recent Examples of hawkeyed
Young staffers on liberal political campaigns often display the slightly censorious cheerfulness of a resident-hall adviser, but the Warren organizers possessed a hawkeyed attention to detail and the essential American energy of malaria eradicators.
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Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2020
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawkeyed
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Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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“Hawkeyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawkeyed. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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