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
Sheriff’s officials stressed the importance of community vigilance.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that kind of maintenance requires vigilance and perhaps even public pressure.
—Dylan Scott, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
That is why Athena Security’s AI platform provides a second layer of vigilance, monitoring for threats, managing alerts, and logging compliance across teams.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
McKee could live his life — with vigilance.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that kind of maintenance requires vigilance and perhaps even public pressure.
—Dylan Scott, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
That is why Athena Security’s AI platform provides a second layer of vigilance, monitoring for threats, managing alerts, and logging compliance across teams.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
McKee could live his life — with vigilance.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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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Under his watch, the once-traditional fast-food chain had launched updatable menu screens in all restaurants and a sophisticated mobile app.—
Elie Ofek,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ham-And-Cheese Sliders Grandma's stash of Hawaiian rolls is the secret to the perfect sliders, especially for a Sunday football watch party.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An article previously shared by Newsweek explains that cats' sleeping postures can communicate comfort, alertness, or even stress.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your tolerance, this could be too much—or just the right amount—to help increase alertness.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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