as in watchful
having unusually keen vision
the sharp-sighted hunter spotted the deer and motioned to his companions
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Adjective
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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
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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An aerial clash between India and Pakistan that has been described as one of the biggest air battles since the end of World War II highlights how modern air combat now happens mostly out of sight — and with radar replacing sharp-eyed pilots.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The news emerged publicly after an observant fan on social media pointed out signs of a recent injury in a photograph of the legendary performer, prompting Thompson to address the query and clarify the situation involved a successful skin cancer removal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Laura is observant, tender, strong-willed, hot-tempered.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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“Sharp-sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharp-sighted. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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