hyperalert

adjective

Definition of hyperalertnext
as in wakeful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperalert
  1. wakeful
  2. sleepless
  3. hypervigilant
  4. mindful
  5. cognizant
  6. cautious
  7. careful
  8. wary
Adjective
  • Low to medium doses show a reduction in the alpha frequency of brain waves (which correspond to relaxed and wakeful states), along with rising entropy, a signature finding of sober brains sinking deeper into a trip.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Having the right pillow can make a big difference between a peaceful night’s sleep and a restless, wakeful one.
    Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of wakeful
Adjective
  • And one lively female was virtually sleepless, averaging just four minutes of sleep each day.
    Amber Jorgenson, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2019
  • Practical and Cute Enter the perfect solution to her sleepless nights.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Jan. 2023
Definition of sleepless
Adjective
  • As the foundations for building an independent adult life continue to crumble under young people’s feet, hypervigilant parents are fixated more than ever on the top-flight college degree as a guarantor of their children’s financial comfort and social standing.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Adam Dodge, founder of advocacy and education group Ending Tech-Enabled Abuse, says that until Google proactively removes more NCII, victims have to be hypervigilant about finding and reporting it themselves.
    Paresh Dave, WIRED, 8 July 2024
Definition of hypervigilant
Adjective
  • But Chinese officials laser-focused on stabilizing their faltering economy are also mindful of the tariffs of 60% or more that Trump has vowed to impose on all Chinese imports.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Practice being mindful of things that could lead to negative behaviors and emotions.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of mindful
Adjective
  • Be especially cognizant of any fatigue or pain after your session.
    Julie Stewart, SELF, 5 Sep. 2024
  • But even with a focus on the new, the company is cognizant of its core mission: Being sustainable, reliable and affordable for everyday customers.
    Alexandra York, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of cognizant
Adjective
  • As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Be especially cautious about implementing AI in areas that may result in adverse decisions being made, such as credit and collection departments.
    Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.
    Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • More blue-chip sponsors are wary of such shows, which often align themselves with a vocal niche of progressives or conservatives.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Look for a refund policy: Be wary of any ticket listings that don’t offer clear details about the terms of the transaction.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of wary
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