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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
In 2008, a constitutional amendment stripped the Grand Duke of his political role, after Guillaume’s father Henri refused to ratify the government’s vote allowing euthanasia; the royals are observant Catholics.
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Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
As an observant orthodox Jew, Leob was not permitted to use technology.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Director Hsu is more of the observant type.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Herzl and many other Zionist luminaries came from secular backgrounds, but the movement also included more observant Jews.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
As an observant orthodox Jew, Leob was not permitted to use technology.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Director Hsu is more of the observant type.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Herzl and many other Zionist luminaries came from secular backgrounds, but the movement also included more observant Jews.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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The state is asking motorists to stay alert, drive without distractions and to obey reduced speed limits in the area.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Again, DeMelo was taken to the hospital, where she was later reported stable and alert, but this time the league called for a postponement of the game.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Aveeno was notably the only skin care brand among the top-10 growers, which otherwise were mainly fragrance and hair care focused.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Scheffler, who has cultivated a clean-cut, focused image on the PGA Tour, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Our job as parents is to remain vigilant, ensure our children are loved and supported, and to seek intervention from a health care professional as necessary.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But beneath the glamour and aesthetics, something deeper is keeping you awake past midnight.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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These parasomnias occur when the brain is partly awake and partly asleep.—
Brandon Peters,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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Then, in September and October, Ali, Mahmoud and Person 1 began practicing at local shooting ranges, under the watchful eye of FBI agents, the complaint states.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Robin is about 30% autonomous, while a team of operators working remotely controls the rest under the watchful eyes of clinical staff.—
HALLIE GOLDEN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Because humans become interested in Helm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fort Worth residents who are interested in being considered for the board of managers can apply online.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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