as in awake
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
an open-eyed deer cautiously grazed in the backyard
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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.
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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
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
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She was jolted awake by blinking lights and a buzzing phone.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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On the floor below, another student was still awake.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The National Weather Service on Sunday posted an alert warning of elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the atmosphere because of wildfire smoke.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Authorities were urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops.—
Stepheny Price , Bradford Betz , Landon Mion , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Monitor weather conditions via radar or lightning app. Keep a watchful eye on the sky.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Also entering the Villa for compatibility challenges and matchups under the watchful eye of Perfect Match host Nick Lachey is Clayton Echard (The Bachelor), Rachel Recchia (The Bachelorette), Cody Wright (Temptation Island), Daniel Perfetto (Dated & Related) and The Mole alum Hannah Burns.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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 10 Jul. 2025.
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