as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
the night watchman, who was usually vigilant, apparently dozed off and didn't notice the vandals sneaking in
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Recent Examples of vigilant
Police are urging residents to stay vigilant and to lock their cars.
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, fans will be vigilant to see if the name of the source ever comes out or is revealed at some point in the future.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Instead, the laws are being crafted to help the kids whose parents either aren’t presently vigilant about protecting their kids, don’t understand how to utilize the technology already in existence to protect their kids, or both.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilant
Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, fans will be vigilant to see if the name of the source ever comes out or is revealed at some point in the future.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Instead, the laws are being crafted to help the kids whose parents either aren’t presently vigilant about protecting their kids, don’t understand how to utilize the technology already in existence to protect their kids, or both.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilant
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Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Be alert to small inconsistencies in email addresses, phone numbers, or names.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Thiele said that DJs should be used to being awake late, which Snow agreed with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup kimchi 1 cup chopped tomato (1 medium beefsteak or 2 medium romas) 1/2 cup chopped green onions or white onion 1/4 cup fresh mint and/or cilantro 1 Tbsp.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Under the watchful eye of coach Jono Zissi, the program has morphed from a perennial contender into a certified dynasty.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Behind them, quiet and watchful, Maester Rodrik whispered a prayer to gods long abandoned, his voice trembling with dread beneath the vast, indifferent sky.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
12 May 2025
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The review process is careful for a reason – and perhaps the only real method of speeding it up is the one Zeldin has proposed: reassigning staff so there are more people to share the work.—
Jeffrey Gore,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Hillman and the department urged residents in the area to be extra careful this time of year.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Today, the average date night tends to be a bit more than just dinner and a movie, something that Donald is fully aware of.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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“Vigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilant. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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