as in awake
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
an open-eyed deer cautiously grazed in the backyard
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Recent Examples of open-eyed
There are other open-eyed Republicans on the 2026 ballot including Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
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Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
For Hazony, the common good can be divined from an open-eyed examination of history and nature.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
For Hazony, the common good can be divined from an open-eyed examination of history and nature.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-eyed
Adjective
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Thiele said that DJs should be used to being awake late, which Snow agreed with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup kimchi 1 cup chopped tomato (1 medium beefsteak or 2 medium romas) 1/2 cup chopped green onions or white onion 1/4 cup fresh mint and/or cilantro 1 Tbsp.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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But her watchful, alert bearing imbues the character with a sort of unspoken backstory.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Recent attempts to use a domestic tragedy as an excuse to restrict homeschooling in the state remind us to be vigilant.—
Peter Wolfgang,
National Review,
27 May 2025
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Residents are advised to remain vigilant for health and fire risks during the peak heat advisory period and to follow all safety recommendations from public health and weather agencies.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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LifeLock Ultimate Plus monitors all three major credit bureaus to maintain a watchful eye on your credit reports and credit score.—
Advertising Content From Norton,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Vargas tried to keep a watchful eye over her daughter.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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Swipe it on the inner corners of your eyes for an instant eye-brightening, wide-awake effect.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Open-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-eyed. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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