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
An open-eyed believer in a future of sunlight, even with storm clouds and meteors on the horizon.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Swift’s collaboration on Tortured Poets with the British singer Florence Welch who has reimagined herself as Beata Beatrix (Blessed Beatrice) and an open-eyed and self-aware Ophelia for her own album art, reminds us Swift has been moving in Siddall’s orbit for some time.
—Emily J. Orlando
october 1, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2025
Her debut full-length, al romper la burbuja, features 14 songs that speak to the daily angst of a 21-year-old navigating the world with open-eyed curiosity.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Without their glowing, open-eyed performances, often shown in extremely tight close-ups, the film might have floated off like the green fairy from the absinthe bottle.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
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
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Swift’s collaboration on Tortured Poets with the British singer Florence Welch who has reimagined herself as Beata Beatrix (Blessed Beatrice) and an open-eyed and self-aware Ophelia for her own album art, reminds us Swift has been moving in Siddall’s orbit for some time.
—Emily J. Orlando
october 1, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2025
Her debut full-length, al romper la burbuja, features 14 songs that speak to the daily angst of a 21-year-old navigating the world with open-eyed curiosity.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Without their glowing, open-eyed performances, often shown in extremely tight close-ups, the film might have floated off like the green fairy from the absinthe bottle.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
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
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Electrodes measuring body and brain activity verified that the participants were not awake.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Waking up and staying awake is the hardest part of the day for many, but this alarm clock can make the whole process much smoother.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This isn't the first type of alert system for the deaf or hard of hearing, though.—
Shirl Leigh
May 03,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Boisvert said the man was alert and conscious at the scene and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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In India, the government is meeting with banks and financial institutions to be extra vigilant.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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If you are asked to pay for exposure on a site, stay vigilant.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During construction, the Feins purchased the house next door and lived there, keeping a watchful eye on the work.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Viktor Arvidsson, who was knocked woozy and out of the lineup on a high hit from the Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson in Game 4, was skating under the watchful eye of skating and skills coach John McLean at Warrior Ice Arena on Friday morning.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The slim, precision wand grips even the straightest lashes, creating a wide-awake, lash-lift effect in just one coat.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Open-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-eyed. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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