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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
if you were more observant, you would perceive that something is troubling her deeply
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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
observant viewers will notice that the position of hero's facial wound changes in the course of the scene
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Recent Examples of observant
Rafael was joyful, observant and servant-hearted, Heather said.
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Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Really, Roxana is the most coolly observant survivor of them all.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Stay safe, stay observant and may God be with you.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The series explores youth, vulnerability and connection through a restrained, emotionally observant lens.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
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Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Really, Roxana is the most coolly observant survivor of them all.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Stay safe, stay observant and may God be with you.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The series explores youth, vulnerability and connection through a restrained, emotionally observant lens.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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These vitamins help the body convert food into energy, and some people feel more alert when taking them earlier in the day.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Times investigations uncovered the alert failure in January of last year, and later found that almost no fire trucks were in that side of the community as the inferno raged through.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The property is foodie-focused with 12 restaurants, and feels deeply rooted in place with local art and design.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even after winning gold, Liu is more focused on bottling up the feeling of her skate instead.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Residents are asked to be vigilant and be prepared for a possible evacuation.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel has over 100 works of art, and stepping into the hotel is like an immersed tour in the atmosphere of traditional oriental aesthetics and modern art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since this process uses local anaesthesia, patients will remain awake but comfortable, maintaining their ability to talk to the team or simply rest.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Living rooms spend their days catching strong daylight, so mid-weight panels in softer tones tend to do well there, taming glare while keeping the space bright enough to feel awake and social.—
Maria Williams,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The service Staff are kind but watchful, and always at the ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Officials are also asking everyone to keep a watchful eye out for sick or dead birds.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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These individuals might be alumni of the university, have another kind of connection to the school or are personally interested in a specific area of expertise of the university.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Potential interested parties include the New York investment firm Orion Resource Partners and mining giant Rio Tinto, with potential US government financing.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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