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
Our people will remain vigilant against any such attempts.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
Avoid, deny, defend protocols have been lifted at this time while police continue to patrol campus, but please be vigilant.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Anti-theft technology may have evolved over the years, but so have car thieves, so remain vigilant and prepared to prevent auto theft.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
Avoid, deny, defend protocols have been lifted at this time while police continue to patrol campus, but please be vigilant.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Anti-theft technology may have evolved over the years, but so have car thieves, so remain vigilant and prepared to prevent auto theft.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilant
Adjective
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Aim to exercise outdoors during daylight hours, if possible, and stay alert to your surroundings for safety.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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That said, since Steal a Brainrot lives on a platform that may pose dangers to kids, parents should stay alert.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aaron Spencer was jolted awake by the frantic barks of his daughter’s chihuahua.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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These wines are lean, mineral-driven and bright enough to jolt even the most skeptical palate awake.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An earnest and thoughtful executive with a warm, open demeanor, Pinault was seated at Monday’s interview under a large black-and-white painting of an owl, the mascot for Kering — and a metaphor for his watchful eyes on shifting consumer sentiment and economic fluctuations.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Williams said staff will be extra watchful as students process Wilson’s death.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Both coaches and players have been respectful of the other team all week, careful not to produce any bulletin board material.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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European policymakers were fully aware of the reorganization and job losses at Volkswagen, Luman said, amid broader concerns that falling employment in Germany’s historic car industry could put even more positions at risk.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, people became aware of the ecological value and beauty of raptors and turned against killing them.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Vigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilant. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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