hyperalert

adjective

Definition of hyperalertnext
as in wakeful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperalert
  1. wakeful
  2. sleepless
  3. hypervigilant
  4. mindful
  5. cognizant
  6. cautious
  7. careful
  8. wary
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
  • No, special teams coach Dave Toub shouldn’t spend sleepless nights scheming up how to improve his team’s field-goal defense for next season.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Today, there are no more bodies left to bury, but those sleepless nights remain.
    — Bo Evans, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sleepless
Adjective
  • 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
  • Experts say these environments can leave employees feeling chronically anxious, emotionally exhausted, hypervigilant, and afraid of making mistakes.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
Definition of hypervigilant
Adjective
  • Especially in more rural destinations, be mindful of the tenets of Leave No Trace and respect local rules that are put in place to manage crowds.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
  • Part of an overall approach to mindfulness is an awareness of one’s surroundings, and celebrating Central Texas culture with mindful movement and creativity is one way to do that.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of mindful
Adjective
  • The songwriting is airtight, regal but sometimes necessarily absurd, and tastefully cognizant of which points in Madonna’s career are most beloved.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Some experts say model makers should be cognizant that the government could weigh in on AI again.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 24 June 2026
Definition of cognizant
Adjective
  • At a time when global fashion is navigating economic uncertainty, shifting supply chains and cautious consumer spending, one country is making an unmistakably confident statement.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Those with underlying health conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or who are pregnant need to be extra cautious about breathing in wildfire smoke.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • After careful physical analysis of six ancient princesses buried beneath the pyramids at Dahshur, researchers now have an answer.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Others like Cotton were reminded of past natural disasters, leaving them wary of stepping outside.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Such outlets may become wary of pursuing stories that could put them in the Administration’s crosshairs.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of wary
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“Hyperalert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperalert. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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