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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
Being more observant, being more emotionally in tune and being able to have deep, emotional conversations and be able to observe and see what the players and coaches across the organization, their needs.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Peretz is not observant, and he is covered with tattoos.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Silverstein had a much different experience growing up, given the fact that his parents were both Baalei teshuva (irreligious Jews who become more observant later in life).
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Farrar, portraying the observant and multilingual Demetrius, spoke about the invaluable experience of watching Davis and Anderson work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Peretz is not observant, and he is covered with tattoos.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Silverstein had a much different experience growing up, given the fact that his parents were both Baalei teshuva (irreligious Jews who become more observant later in life).
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Farrar, portraying the observant and multilingual Demetrius, spoke about the invaluable experience of watching Davis and Anderson work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Be alert to small inconsistencies in email addresses, phone numbers, or names.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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The boy was found alert and conscious, officials said, according to local ABC affiliate WJLA.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Reese, the police lieutenant, urged pedestrians to remain vigilant.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Since your body burns energy to stay awake, a lack of sleep can stress your brain over time.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 May 2025
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Even miles away in the capital of Srinagar, many residents stayed awake throughout the night, listening to fighter jets fly over Kashmir’s skies and scrolling social media feeds for any updates about the strikes and cross-border shelling.—
Fahad Shah,
Christian Science Monitor,
7 May 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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Under the watchful eye of coach Jono Zissi, the program has morphed from a perennial contender into a certified dynasty.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Behind them, quiet and watchful, Maester Rodrik whispered a prayer to gods long abandoned, his voice trembling with dread beneath the vast, indifferent sky.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Many users aren’t interested in a touch screen for general computing, so the reflection annoyances aren’t worth the trade-off to plenty of shoppers.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Arsenal are also interested in the possibility of adding a wide player, although such a signing might require one of their existing options to depart.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Everyone is aware of the noise from the media and on the message boards (shoutout Lakers reddit), no one is acting like a trade is going to happen this summer for a couple of reasons.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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One person advised the OP to try to strike a balance between being attentive to and present with her friend while also taking some time to be alone.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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What endures, however, is the permanence of luxurious décor and tableware, attentive service and high-quality materials and ingredients.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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