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as in awake
not sleeping or able to sleep
was wide-awake with worry for most of the night
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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
investors who were wide-awake bought the stock as soon as it was offered
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Recent Examples of wide-awake
The slim, precision wand grips even the straightest lashes, creating a wide-awake, lash-lift effect in just one coat.
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Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
The relationship appears now irreparable, sounding the alarm on the most wide-awake RB sleeper in years.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The cognitive muscle work of creativity—of art and scientific research and philosophical insight—is all conducted by wide-awake thinkers.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
The lightweight formula melts in easily, plays well with makeup, and gives you a wide-awake glow, even on the most tired undereyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Then, the video transitioned to a completely different scene—Cody, wide-awake, barking and howling, pacing around the house, and even chewing household items.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Swipe it on the inner corners of your eyes for an instant eye-brightening, wide-awake effect.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, and Sebastian Stan films hit Sundance 2024: See the full lineup
MIDNIGHT
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
The relationship appears now irreparable, sounding the alarm on the most wide-awake RB sleeper in years.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The cognitive muscle work of creativity—of art and scientific research and philosophical insight—is all conducted by wide-awake thinkers.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
The lightweight formula melts in easily, plays well with makeup, and gives you a wide-awake glow, even on the most tired undereyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Then, the video transitioned to a completely different scene—Cody, wide-awake, barking and howling, pacing around the house, and even chewing household items.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Swipe it on the inner corners of your eyes for an instant eye-brightening, wide-awake effect.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, and Sebastian Stan films hit Sundance 2024: See the full lineup
MIDNIGHT
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-awake
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At six in the morning, long before most people are awake, city crews often arrive at homeless encampments with trash bags, police escorts, and a strict deadline.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Sleepless elephant nights As tensions continue to rise, farmer Gaamini Disanaayake, who lives near the village of Bambaragahawatte in central Sri Lanka, says fear of elephants is keeping him awake at night.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and remain alert as firefighters continue battling dozens of active wildfires statewide.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The company describes it as an ever-alert predictive risk monitor that embeds machine learning directly into the transaction cycle.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, parents should be vigilant because this is also a mildly accident-prone day for your kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts remained vigilant while zipping around the far side of the moon last month, on the ready to record meteoroid impact flashes on the lunar landscape.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Being aware of them and keeping a watchful eye on your power strip and its current condition could protect you and your home in the long run.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Jason, 28, is nonverbal and profoundly disabled, with significant cognitive limitations and little awareness of danger — vulnerabilities that require constant, watchful care.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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“Wide-awake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-awake. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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