qui vive

noun

kē-ˈvēv How to pronounce qui vive (audio)
Definition of qui vivenext
as in watch
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger an army on the qui vive for enemy attack

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  1. watch
  2. watchfulness
  3. alert
Noun
  • The watch is for Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon and Sequoia.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • While Patrick tried to ban THC products last year, Goodwin said that won't happen on her watch.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of watch
Noun
  • Hechinger, all raw nerve and watchfulness, announces himself as a star.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The multiple heads can be said to represent divine watchfulness of the world and devotees.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of watchfulness
Noun
  • Today, the typical marketing executive receives a constant stream of recommendations, performance alerts, audience opportunities, trend reports and predictive forecasts.
    — Tim Ringel, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Finally, the alert urges hospitals to have offline backups of their systems.
    — Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of alert
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“Qui vive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qui%20vive. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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