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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
But observant Meridian motorists driving down Chinden Boulevard have probably noticed a Fast Eddy’s and Chevron gas station under construction at the intersection of Ten Mile Road.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
But by June 2023, observant visitors noticed Disney had quietly extended the physical queue for the ride, soon adding umbrellas to shield guests from the summer heat.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Many of his poems turn on the problem of having a mind—of simply being conscious, observant, in our weird human way, while existence churns through us and beyond us.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
The observant prankster revealed how any feminists who hail the Academy’s berserk nomination are their own worst enemy.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
But by June 2023, observant visitors noticed Disney had quietly extended the physical queue for the ride, soon adding umbrellas to shield guests from the summer heat.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Many of his poems turn on the problem of having a mind—of simply being conscious, observant, in our weird human way, while existence churns through us and beyond us.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
The observant prankster revealed how any feminists who hail the Academy’s berserk nomination are their own worst enemy.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Amber’s legacy is an alert system that has saved over 1,000 children.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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The victim, a man in his 20s, was alert and conscious and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, Boisvert said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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The world must remain vigilant to ensure this powerful new tool isn't silenced.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tonight: Be diplomatic. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Parents should be vigilant today, because this is an accident-prone day for your kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The light from screens can trick your brain into staying awake.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bellflower adds a second adult in school counselor Bailey Gallagher (Molly Griggs), a character the audience can enjoy seeing slowly awake to the villain hiding in their midst.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 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
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By official count, there are about 6 million Catholics in China, but the number may be higher when counting those who practice at underground churches to avoid Beijing’s watchful eye.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Powell has signaled that the Fed is keeping a watchful eye on the impact of Mr. Trump's trade policies.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If a child is interested in trains or buses, that excitement might be worth the potential challenges.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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An OpenAI executive says his employer would be interested.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pope Francis was said to be alert and aware throughout the health episodes and occasionally posted messages on X, acknowledging the good wishes sent his way.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Health professionals were aware of it, but no one from the public opinion, no one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pity the documentary filmmaker: A job already replete with near impossibilities—impossible to secure funding, impossible to get distribution, impossible to find an attentive audience—has just become even more difficult.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tap Into Your Listening Superpowers While extroverts might dominate conversations with their energy and expressiveness, introverts typically excel at attentive listening.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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