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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
The news emerged publicly after an observant fan on social media pointed out signs of a recent injury in a photograph of the legendary performer, prompting Thompson to address the query and clarify the situation involved a successful skin cancer removal.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Laura is observant, tender, strong-willed, hot-tempered.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 May 2025
First baseman Michael Busch is a quiet, observant player who also seems to be reaching the next level in his second full season in the majors.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Its nine stories concern the complicated Bengali families in India and America, and Lahiri’s elegant, observant prose is constantly alert to the ways that lore and folkways shape or abrade relationships.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Laura is observant, tender, strong-willed, hot-tempered.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 May 2025
First baseman Michael Busch is a quiet, observant player who also seems to be reaching the next level in his second full season in the majors.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Its nine stories concern the complicated Bengali families in India and America, and Lahiri’s elegant, observant prose is constantly alert to the ways that lore and folkways shape or abrade relationships.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Be alert to small inconsistencies in email addresses, phone numbers, or names.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Thiele said that DJs should be used to being awake late, which Snow agreed with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Be aware that closing the drawer while your bedmate is sleeping will absolutely jolt them awake.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 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
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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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One factor is that younger generations are increasingly less interested in firefighting.—
Jason Cerrano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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That begs a question: Why are the members of the conservative-leaning nonprofit American Accountability Foundation interested in what is placed in the collection of the Library of Congress?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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But he’s also gotta be aware of a lot of his tackles are gonna be below the knees.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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Goldenberg says in the future, rank-and-file attendees need to be aware of those signs — and act on them by alerting someone.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Drivers are expected to stay attentive at all times and be ready to take control, which is one reason Tesla has recently added ‘Supervised’ to the name.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Schulz said that ability to quickly find and provide such attentive care is why the decision was made to drive the cats to the northern San Diego County facility.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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