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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
  • How a Cup of Lemonade Led to a Meltdown On Reddit, a mom recounted a recent incident that quickly escalated: While attending a party, the mom in question hoped to keep her 19 month old child awake in order to maintain her regular nap and sleep schedule.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 June 2025
  • Korean-Style Steak Sauce Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 oz.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2025
  • Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • Bitcoin’s Future Depends on the Integrity of Its Movement If Bitcoin serves as a tool for liberation, its developers, advocates, and holders face an ongoing responsibility to remain vigilant.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • The shark vanished after the attack, and swimmers in the area are advised to remain vigilant.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • The official synopsis for the season, as per Hulu, reads: Glamorous singles live in a beautiful villa under the watchful gaze of the audience at home, who have the power to decide who stays and who goes.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • Though the maneuver took place under the watchful gaze of ground control, the satellites aligned and maintained their relative positions, down to a single millimeter, autonomously.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 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 Jul. 2025.

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