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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
  • Thiele said that DJs should be used to being awake late, which Snow agreed with.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup kimchi 1 cup chopped tomato (1 medium beefsteak or 2 medium romas) 1/2 cup chopped green onions or white onion 1/4 cup fresh mint and/or cilantro 1 Tbsp.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Be alert to small inconsistencies in email addresses, phone numbers, or names.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
  • The boy was found alert and conscious, officials said, according to local ABC affiliate WJLA.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
  • Reese, the police lieutenant, urged pedestrians to remain vigilant.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Under the watchful eye of coach Jono Zissi, the program has morphed from a perennial contender into a certified dynasty.
    Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Behind them, quiet and watchful, Maester Rodrik whispered a prayer to gods long abandoned, his voice trembling with dread beneath the vast, indifferent sky.
    Kelsey Piper, Vox, 12 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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