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
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.
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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
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
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Her 14-year-old son heard police sirens, and the fear that had kept him awake at night and distracted him in school finally spilled into panic.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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One night, a few days after the shooting, the sound of helicopters circling overhead in the aftermath of another ICE shooting kept her awake before her morning cross-training.—
David Gleisner,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While investors remain alert for any signs that the bubble is about to burst, most analysts continue to see meaningful adoption.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The child, who was alert and conscious, was taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, Sears said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
3 Feb. 2026
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With very little in the way of information about how Nancy Guthrie was taken, and what exactly happened, there’s not much for people to do but pray and be vigilant.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any adjustment in how its firms proceed there in the face of a more watchful US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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For over two decades, efforts to lift the Oakland Police Department out from under the watchful eye of a federal judge have fallen short.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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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 8 Feb. 2026.
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