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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
Van Pelt’s giant Pacific octopus narrator — wry, curmudgeonly, deeply observant — is the beating heart of the book.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The effect isn’t passively observant but, rather, rigorously formal, embodying Depardon’s own concentrated engagement and demanding the same involvement of viewers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Rooster 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945 Roosters are hardworking, efficient, and observant, with a rare mix of ambition and justice.
—Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
During Ramadan observant Muslims refrain from eating or drinking anything during daylight hours.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The effect isn’t passively observant but, rather, rigorously formal, embodying Depardon’s own concentrated engagement and demanding the same involvement of viewers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Rooster 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945 Roosters are hardworking, efficient, and observant, with a rare mix of ambition and justice.
—Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
During Ramadan observant Muslims refrain from eating or drinking anything during daylight hours.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
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In a news release shared on social media, the Bell Police Department urged residents to stay alert due to an increase in reports related to the crime, which sees the suspects following their victims after cash is withdrawn.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Remain alert for a possible tornado!—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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According to Ukraine’s state news agency United24, the country conducted thousands of robotic operations in January alone, most focused on logistics such as delivering ammunition, weapons, and supplies to frontline troops, reports Futurism.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stay focused, confirm the new plan, and protect essentials by taking breaks and eating well.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran's intelligence ministry advised civilians to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during Chaharshanbe Suri, an annual fire dance festival held on the last Wednesday of the Persian New Year.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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What the Dead Know centers on highly intelligent, hyper-vigilant death Investigator Ava Ledger (Schilling) who is really good with dead bodies.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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While native vegetation isn't adapted to fire, buffelgrass thrives on it — its seeds stir awake in the aftermath of a burn, in a new world that's emptied and fresh for the taking.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Assadollahzadeh lay awake in his bed, wrestling with the enormity of the decision he was now compelled to make.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 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
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All under the watchful eyes of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL teams.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Be watchful of ponding on roadways.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Across the country, the number of workers interested in agricultural labor is shrinking.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the executive is hopeful that other women interested in entrepreneurship can see her journey and feel empowered to excel.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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