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Recent Examples of hypervigilant
Rutherford makes Agathe appear at once hypervigilant and flummoxed, and perhaps this is the truest Austen touch in the movie.
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Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
In other words, a hypervigilant defense system could go haywire and attack one’s own body.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
In the months following the Drake and Lamar beef, fans have become hypervigilant of every piece of news, labeling each tidbit as a win (W) for their person or a loss (L) for the other.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
To suss them out, skywatchers stay hypervigilant for any one-off dip in starlight when a rogue planet crosses serendipitously in front of a star.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
In other words, a hypervigilant defense system could go haywire and attack one’s own body.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
In the months following the Drake and Lamar beef, fans have become hypervigilant of every piece of news, labeling each tidbit as a win (W) for their person or a loss (L) for the other.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
To suss them out, skywatchers stay hypervigilant for any one-off dip in starlight when a rogue planet crosses serendipitously in front of a star.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypervigilant
Adjective
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And one lively female was virtually sleepless, averaging just four minutes of sleep each day.—
Amber Jorgenson,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2019
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Practical and Cute Enter the perfect solution to her sleepless nights.—
Amanda Garrity,
Good Housekeeping,
25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Being mindful of edges and seams: Water can seep in and cause peeling over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The new detour is narrow and trail users are asked to slow down, watch for others and be mindful of the next-door equestrian neighbors.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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While the fundamental case appears strong, investors should remain cognizant of the significant risks inherent in cryptocurrency investments and the potential for substantial volatility along the way.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Cease was highly complimentary of Díaz but also cognizant of Maldonado’s work.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rules were unclear, most people didn't understand the technology, and money flowing into the space was cautious.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful to navigate around these components and move slowly when cutting anything with a mix of hard and soft textures, Rade Vukmir, MD, professor of clinical emergency medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, tells SELF.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Aug. 2025
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Be careful not to break the stems on flowers like cosmos or coneflowers because a bent stem won't provide water to the bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Tai Chin, 75, is wary of needing a goal to sustain him.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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These stave churches are adorned with dragons and other Viking motifs, likely in an effort to attract followers who were wary of Christianity.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In ancient times a heedful list is a ship of the mind.—
Jay Pilgreen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2024
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Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2024
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“Hypervigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypervigilant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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