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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
Eliza Touchet is smart, funny, resilient, observant, and basically over it (but not quite).
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Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Police video showed the nun bruised and the attacker wearing tzitzit, a fringed undergarment worn by some observant Jewish men.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Burstyn plays one of the elder women in the quilting circle while Angelou portrays Anna, a wise and observant member of the group.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Preventative Measures The best way to control ants in the garden is to be observant and take preventative measures before ants become a problem.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Police video showed the nun bruised and the attacker wearing tzitzit, a fringed undergarment worn by some observant Jewish men.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Burstyn plays one of the elder women in the quilting circle while Angelou portrays Anna, a wise and observant member of the group.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Preventative Measures The best way to control ants in the garden is to be observant and take preventative measures before ants become a problem.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for observant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
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The system uses a network of acoustic sensors to detect, locate and alert police to shots fired.—
Divya Ramjee,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Stay alert and avoid headphones on trails.—
Nic Uff,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Standard Bank’s report argues that Africa’s high-net-worth individuals are often less focused on accumulating wealth than on protecting it.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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To keep focused, the author worked from a spacious, windowed study.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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The result feels less like a digital filing cabinet and more like a quietly vigilant travel desk that keeps watch while the traveler focuses on work, family, or simply making it to the gate.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Thereafter, Jupiter will appear to drop rapidly away from Venus, setting progressively earlier and becoming more and more deeply immersed in the bright evening twilight during the balance of June.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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After Epstein and his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, had gone to bed, Kellen and Levine were still awake, Kellen said.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The right one should be able to identify what is actually keeping you awake.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 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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At a celebratory exhibition match last week in the capital, under the watchful eye of the supreme leader, Naegohyang faced off against the under-17s team, who just added an Asian Cup to their impressive array of silverware, trouncing Japan 5-1 in the final.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Eaton Canyon, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, has been closed to the public since the 2025 Eaton Fire, and regrowth is beginning to emerge, with watchful eyes monitoring its progress.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Together, Larry and Billie Jean King founded World TeamTennis, after Billie Jean was long interested in a team format for the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Because of season 6’s success, more people were interested in watching season 7.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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