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
Being assistant to the president for National Security Affairs is a grueling job requiring 24/7 vigilance.
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Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
The Philippine seismological institute was scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 quake and tsunami in August by installing markers to remind vulnerable towns and cities of the need for constant vigilance, Bacolcol told the Associated Press.
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Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The Philippine seismological institute was scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 quake and tsunami in August by installing markers to remind vulnerable towns and cities of the need for constant vigilance, Bacolcol told The Associated Press.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
District, police urge vigilance Police urged anyone with concerns about interactions with Neu to contact the Wylie Police Department.
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Doug Myers,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
The Philippine seismological institute was scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 quake and tsunami in August by installing markers to remind vulnerable towns and cities of the need for constant vigilance, Bacolcol told the Associated Press.
—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The Philippine seismological institute was scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 quake and tsunami in August by installing markers to remind vulnerable towns and cities of the need for constant vigilance, Bacolcol told The Associated Press.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
District, police urge vigilance Police urged anyone with concerns about interactions with Neu to contact the Wylie Police Department.
—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
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But the book’s ruminative watchfulness is unsuccessfully conjugated in this overly sedate play with music, which has the feel of a song cycle, though sung by the fine cast with gorgeous, lonely sorrow.
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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.
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The women, who also wore Mexico jerseys, were planning to attend the watch party.
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The devices were hidden in a pack of cigarettes, the informant’s watch, and a cellphone.
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At the same time, those who are well-hydrated before bed and again in the morning tend to experience improvements in alertness and reaction speed.
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Your chronotype is driven by the circadian rhythm, the body's internal clock that regulates sleep, alertness, and other daily functions, explains Jennifer Martin, a professor at Florida International University's College of Medicine.
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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