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
Ultimately, this experience builds their awareness of potential risks and reinforces the importance of adhering to controls, creating a culture where improvement and vigilance are valued and ingrained in daily operations.
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Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Ground-floor units and older buildings require extra vigilance.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Sheriff Moon emphasized that community vigilance played a critical role in stopping the situation from worsening.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Ground-floor units and older buildings require extra vigilance.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Sheriff Moon emphasized that community vigilance played a critical role in stopping the situation from worsening.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
Noun
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sotheby’s estimated nearly a third of its watch sales in 2023 went to buyers age 30 and under, giving them priceless social currency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The company positions the technology as a support tool for resilience and readiness, especially in roles that demand sustained alertness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Green tea contains caffeine, which can promote wakefulness and alertness.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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