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
Her vigilance is intimidating and alluring.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
And trying to maintain vigilance is a challenge.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Fires on boats are generally a springtime occurrence and with a little vigilance such occurrences can be prevented.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Residents' routines are shaped by caution and vigilance, and QueenEr'Re's death revived longstanding questions about safety and the city's efforts to address violence.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
And trying to maintain vigilance is a challenge.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Fires on boats are generally a springtime occurrence and with a little vigilance such occurrences can be prevented.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Residents' routines are shaped by caution and vigilance, and QueenEr'Re's death revived longstanding questions about safety and the city's efforts to address violence.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
Noun
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A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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With calm resolve, the United States and the European Union have each made decisions in recent days showing a firm watchfulness against big-power aggression.—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Horner, wearing his FedEx shirt and with his hands cuffed behind his back, watches as investigators search the thick bamboo, finding nothing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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While undoubtedly a difficult watch, Boy Erased is ultimately a story of resilience, with an achingly vulnerable performance by Hedges.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dogs bred for alertness or reactivity may be more attuned to sound, though this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
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More daylight can increase signals in the brain that support alertness, mood, and energy.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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