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
Their vigilance protects you from legal issues, fines, and reputational damage.
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kind of vigilance that steps into the comment section when needed.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Social engineering attacks rely on trust, and vigilance is key.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kind of vigilance that steps into the comment section when needed.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Social engineering attacks rely on trust, and vigilance is key.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
watch
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In early February, Olivier Giroud, the French striker who plays for Los Angeles FC, had his home targeted and $500,000 worth of jewelry and watches stolen, sources said.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Jeannie was already glancing with impatience at her watch.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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