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Recent Examples of open-eyed There are other open-eyed Republicans on the 2026 ballot including Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024 For Hazony, the common good can be divined from an open-eyed examination of history and nature. Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-eyed
Adjective
  • The light from screens can trick your brain into staying awake.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Amber’s legacy is an alert system that has saved over 1,000 children.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • The world must remain vigilant to ensure this powerful new tool isn't silenced.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Then, the video transitioned to a completely different scene—Cody, wide-awake, barking and howling, pacing around the house, and even chewing household items.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Swipe it on the inner corners of your eyes for an instant eye-brightening, wide-awake effect.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Open-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-eyed. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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