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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
if you were more observant, you would perceive that something is troubling her deeply
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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
observant viewers will notice that the position of hero's facial wound changes in the course of the scene
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Recent Examples of observant
So Hilferding was quite observant about that and talked about the psychological surround of the mother, but also the physicality of, um, the act of birthing.
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
The observant prankster revealed how any feminists who hail the Academy’s berserk nomination are their own worst enemy.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
And that's a Jewish family where parents are either observant or maybe observe some of the holidays.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Fun fact: People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, observant and resourceful, but can also be possessive, cautious and secretive, per the Chinese Language Institute.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
The observant prankster revealed how any feminists who hail the Academy’s berserk nomination are their own worst enemy.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
And that's a Jewish family where parents are either observant or maybe observe some of the holidays.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Fun fact: People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, observant and resourceful, but can also be possessive, cautious and secretive, per the Chinese Language Institute.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for observant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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In the era of Tame Impala and Arcade Fire, these three tracks sound eerily prescient – more alert and vital than your average 53 year-old archaeological artifact.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pre-bedtime activities should not be vigorous or engaging enough to make the body and mind more alert.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even in a market full of whales and insiders, everyday investors can still succeed by staying vigilant, sticking to sound strategies, and keeping a long-term perspective.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With scammers becoming more sophisticated each year, the IRS is urging taxpayers to stay vigilant and take extra precautions when filing their returns.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The idea is to match daylight to the period that most people are awake.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Blue light from screens and other sources can keep your brain awake and interfere with the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Sep. 2024
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Guests—including Keira Knightley in Chanel Couture, Gigi Hadid in a Moschino-meets-Midas masterpiece by Jeremy Scott, and Carla Bruni in archival Fall 1995 Galliano—had already spent the evening dining under the watchful eyes of classical sculptures.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Instead, groups like Cal Falcons have served as a watchful eye over the world’s fastest birds.—
Chase Hunter,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Devils were already interested in upgrading their center group before Hughes’ injury.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Those looking for an EV under $45,000 may be interested in the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Model 3, and upcoming Kia EV4.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Follow these tips from Pierce and Owen to keep foxes at a safe distance: Be aware that foxes are part of the landscape.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2025
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Having one or two drinks is not an issue, but bear in mind that research suggests that kids are aware of and are influenced by parents' alcohol habits.—
Kristen Mascia,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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There was a swim up bar and attentive service at the beach chairs.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Commonplace virtues turn toward vice: compassion veers toward deceit, attentive parenting toward either laxity or oppressiveness, friendship toward jealousy or contempt, sociability toward falsehood or cruelty.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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