as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Recent Examples of vigilance
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 May 2026
For homeowners who have spent decades caring for the same house, the bathroom often becomes the room that demands the most quiet vigilance.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Norepinephrine, in particular, is tied to vigilance and focus, which helps explain the mental-clarity rush plungers chase.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 May 2026
For homeowners who have spent decades caring for the same house, the bathroom often becomes the room that demands the most quiet vigilance.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Norepinephrine, in particular, is tied to vigilance and focus, which helps explain the mental-clarity rush plungers chase.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
Noun
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Hong Kong icon Tony Leung has channeled brooding urban energy for the masterpieces of Wong Kar-Wai, balancing the debonair ennui of Marcello Mastroianni with the quiet watchfulness of Montgomery Clift.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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In nine short, potent chapters, Beckerman lays out the essential traits of an effective dissident — loyalty, recklessness and watchfulness, among them — to illustrate how communities of resistance are built from the ground up.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The batteries are commonly found in products including phones, watches, e-cigarettes, hoverboards and appliances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Come football season, this chowder is an easy thing to serve at a watch party.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a night shift suppresses melatonin and enhances alertness.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a shift suppresses melatonin and sharpens alertness.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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