1
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
Director Hsu is more of the observant type.
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Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Herzl and many other Zionist luminaries came from secular backgrounds, but the movement also included more observant Jews.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Herzl and many other Zionist luminaries came from secular backgrounds, but the movement also included more observant Jews.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Be alert to anything that seems suspicious; this could be a person’s behavior, unclaimed packages, unusual activity, and vehicles.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Residents are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions and to follow safety guidance from local emergency officials.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This season, Advance Denim remains focused on its Blue Loop indigo recovery system.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The actress kept the rest of her look casual and texture-focused, pairing her mary janes with a soft gray sweater featuring an oversized ruffle neckline and a raw-hem denim miniskirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As of now, no illnesses related to this recall have been reported, but Publix encourages customers to remain vigilant.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, the need to be vigilant about our bodies, our minds, and our spirits, our overall well-being, is greater than ever.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her mother was awake, dancing, the martini glass and cigarette gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Compounding her grief is the fact that, as Amelia revealed in tonight’s episode, after two surgeries, Dylan remains locked in awake in her body, can’t blink and is looking at spending her life in a longterm care facility.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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His Emmys keep a watchful eye from beside his TV.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There was, however, one person this week who was not interested, at all, in reminiscing.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Miramax produced and financed the film, which hoped to serve as counter-programming for females not interested in Tron or the myriad of male-skewing films dominating the marquee.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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