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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
This claustral existence would seem to suit Tara; the novels distinguish her via her eye for detail, placing her in a coterie of alienated, observant female narrators who drift through recent fiction.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
So again, very great, observant question.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Offstage events get to be shown and experienced vividly through cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s buzzed but still sharply observant roving camera.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
In Start of Watch, Harry Bosch, a intensely observant, stoic and unyielding young man, is a probationary patrol officer with the LAPD.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
So again, very great, observant question.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Offstage events get to be shown and experienced vividly through cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s buzzed but still sharply observant roving camera.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
In Start of Watch, Harry Bosch, a intensely observant, stoic and unyielding young man, is a probationary patrol officer with the LAPD.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Hospital officials said no one should delay treatment or put off appointments, but patients should be alert for any direct updates from their health care providers.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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If successful, robots could handle complex physical tasks while staying alert to danger across their entire surface.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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For Longbow, the Speedster offers a glimpse of a lighter, more focused electric future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Coastguard officials credited teamwork, training, and the initial report from a vigilant member of the public for the successful outcome.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 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.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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To further feel immersed in the calming environment, my family and I took full advantage of the spa on-site—including massage and facial treatments, a Finnish sauna, steam room, and indoor pool.—
Livia Caligor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
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The animals were observed sleeping in a dark-light environment and awake during the day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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She was jolted awake to see her kids’ father coming at her, pointing a knife at her chest, prosecutors said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 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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Browning butter is simple to do but requires a watchful eye and keen senses.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, keep a watchful eye on these under the broiler.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Anyone interested in entering must have an active account with Fine Wine & Good Spirits with up-to-date billing information on file.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But researchers interested in these tissues typically study mechanical forces, chemical signaling, and gene expression — not currents and voltage, Rosenblatt said.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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