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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
Often, those who consider their eyebrows to be thinning begin penciling in their brows, and thus are more observant of the state of their brows.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But by June 2023, observant visitors noticed Disney had quietly extended the physical queue for the ride, soon adding umbrellas to shield guests from the summer heat.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
From a young age, Noah was observant and contemplated what was happening around him.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Off to one side of the rally, a small knot of people faced northeast for one of the five daily prayers said by observant Muslims while protest chants continued.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But by June 2023, observant visitors noticed Disney had quietly extended the physical queue for the ride, soon adding umbrellas to shield guests from the summer heat.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
From a young age, Noah was observant and contemplated what was happening around him.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Off to one side of the rally, a small knot of people faced northeast for one of the five daily prayers said by observant Muslims while protest chants continued.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Suncoast region is seeing particularly high alert levels.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But being vigilant and seeking medical attention at the first sign of the illness—which is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same culprit behind chicken pox—can make a big difference in your recovery.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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But this is just one of several ways the Trump administration is targeting the PSLF program — so borrowers on track for loan forgiveness must continue to remain vigilant.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Consider a 4-year-old who has been awake for 16,000 hours, LeCun suggests.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Neighbors initially complained about the gunshot-style sound of the flag flapping in the wind and keeping them awake at night.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine's watchful eye.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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For now, the babies are being kept out of public view in the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House, under the watchful eye of the animal care team.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This first-of-its-kind program will accept (12) NYC students who are interested in learning about careers within the media industry.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Giacchino would, however, be interested in doing more.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Everyone inside the clubhouse is aware of baseball mortality.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If tariffs cause a one-off rise in prices, the Fed could be inclined to look through the adjustment and be more attentive to what is happening to the labor market.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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Being attentive to nuances in how curse words are used in different settings can guide you toward a more productive relationship with profanity.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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