HYPERALERT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperalert

adjective

Definition of hyperalert

as in wakeful

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Adjective

In a previous university blog post, Majumdar compared this finding to the brain flushing out byproducts that build up during active, wakeful moments, allowing for a more restful night’s sleep.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of wakeful

Adjective

There were certainly plenty of long days and sleepless nights along the way, but seeing the finished space and what it has become made all of that hard work worthwhile.

— Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Nelson remembers hushing her foster children back to sleep that night and calling 911, anxious for an end to those sleepless nights.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleepless

Adjective

Perhaps as a result, the Norwegian teachers and social workers in the film come off as hypervigilant and occasionally absurd.

— Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of hypervigilant

Adjective

Guerin is mindful of not putting pressure on Hughes, who is weighing whether to sign now or keep his options open with unrestricted free agency less than a year away.

— Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Practicing mindful cleaning can contribute to a cleaner home, a more positive outlook on the process, and perhaps even a more peaceful mindset.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mindful

Adjective

And in fairness, there was a cognizant effort to keep Ohtani as rested as possible, including a season-long six-man rotation and an attempt to maneuver Ohtani’s starts to line up on games prior to a team off day, when possible.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Huby is cognizant of reality and recognizes there could be delays in these timelines.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cognizant

Adjective

Before deciding someone is reckless or overly cautious, look at what each of you is actually trying to protect.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Markets still are developing despite cautious interest Even as perennial grain development steadily improves and more farmers sign on to grow it, there still are issues with consumer interest, federal support and research infrastructure.

— Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cautious

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