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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
For observant Jews, keeping kosher is not only a way of life but a commandment.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Yet Chekhov’s attentive, observant witness of these souls struggling feels like a kind of a divine love.
—Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Chris Lewis, who was born a year later in Los Angeles, said he wasn’t raised in an observant home.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The exemption is a remarkable step for Rojas to take because observant Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass and certain holy days of obligation, such as All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and Christmas on Dec. 25.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Yet Chekhov’s attentive, observant witness of these souls struggling feels like a kind of a divine love.
—Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Chris Lewis, who was born a year later in Los Angeles, said he wasn’t raised in an observant home.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The exemption is a remarkable step for Rojas to take because observant Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass and certain holy days of obligation, such as All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and Christmas on Dec. 25.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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The bear was also alert when released and quickly began feeding on a patch of berries nearby.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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All users, not just those of the Google platform, need to be alert to the risk.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Such steps at this stage illustrate how Florida education unions have remained vigilant of the requirements set by a state law in 2023, including recertification.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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The most effective approaches for preventing and detecting spoofs and hacks entail always being vigilant.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our brains interpret light as a signal to stay awake and darkness as a cue to fall asleep.3 Blue light, the type emitted by phones, sends an especially strong signal to the brain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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But just as these two were unable to stay awake through their first date, their adult bodies aren’t cut out for this trip down memory lane, either.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 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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Designed to push boundaries, this scotch is made from a blend of single malts concocted under the watchful eye of Master Blender Michael Henry.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Rashford took part in a workout with his new team-mates under Flick’s watchful eye.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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But when ageless box office magnets like Cruise exist, Nivola isn’t convinced Hollywood is interested in birthing new ones.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Before long, her coordinator reached out: a pair of gay dads, who chose to remain anonymous, were interested in her eggs.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scrolling LinkedIn, you are effectively being made aware of all your problems, by people trying to sell you the solution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many whites were aware of a lack of Black voter participation in the South but often lacked a deeper understanding of its causes and consequences.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In his small classroom, Ogren can be more attentive.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Yet Chekhov’s attentive, observant witness of these souls struggling feels like a kind of a divine love.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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