HYPERALERT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperalert

adjective

Definition of hyperalert

as in wakeful

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Adjective

Low to medium doses show a reduction in the alpha frequency of brain waves (which correspond to relaxed and wakeful states), along with rising entropy, a signature finding of sober brains sinking deeper into a trip.

— Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Having the right pillow can make a big difference between a peaceful night’s sleep and a restless, wakeful one.

— Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024

Definition of wakeful

Adjective

As anyone reading this who is hypervigilant at noticing and advocating for the missing women in the room can tell you, with training and conscious effort, the absence of women at work can indeed be detected.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
These are people who are hypervigilant, attuned to the smallest shift in a room, able to sense when someone is not quite telling them the truth.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of hypervigilant

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Just be mindful to avoid any sharp impacts, which can create chips, the designer explains.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
The league will also be mindful that a punishment of the Clippers would set a precedent for other NBA teams and their business partnerships going forward.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of mindful

Adjective

They hone coordination and proprioception skills (the awareness of where your body is in space) as well as joint positioning (like being cognizant of how your knee is bent in a lunge, for example, and adjusting that).

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The governor is also cognizant that 2% of the top taxpayers within Connecticut come from Fairfield County, which generates 40% of Connecticut’s revenue so his plan to retain and attract new top taxpayers from outside the state is a solid strategy.

— Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of cognizant

Adjective

Another reason to be cautious about relying on AI is that crisis communications can pose critical legal risks for companies.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

Without careful planning to reduce the constellations’ brightness, the team found that, in the most extreme case, the satellites could outnumber visible stars by a factor of 100.

— Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Maneuvering in tight spaces requires careful judgment of each individual case — and not just about which body part is least likely to cause offense when brought into close proximity to a fellow diner.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

Many Iranian women are openly flouting the rule – and authorities seem wary of launching a crackdown, for now.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
That’s as the Fed has been especially wary of inflation, which has exceeded its 2% target for more than five years, with several central bankers ready to hike rates.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wary

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