How to Use vigilant in a Sentence

vigilant

adjective

• When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant.
• We remain vigilant against theft.
• They were vigilant about protecting their children.
• In a third, a moose doesn’t move at all but stands there, vigilant.
  — WIRED, 8 July 2023
• The bird had a pale-yellow coat and tiny, vigilant eyes.
  — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
• We’re taught to be vigilant and courageous and seek the truth and shine light in very dark places.
  — Char Adams, The New Republic, 19 June 2020
• But yeah, there's a real push to stay safe, to stay healthy, to be vigilant.
  — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 18 July 2021
• And even some of the strictest and most vigilant among us have decided that enough is enough.
  — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2022
• Tatis has to stay strong and vigilant and healthy for nearly two months.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2019
• Be vigilant about cleaning up spills and teach kids to do so, too.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2020
• This summer, millions of kids will hit the pool and the beach, and vigilant parents will be on the lookout.
  — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2018
• Without more vigilant water use, more of the same may be in store.
  — Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 May 2021
• Bivens urged residents in the area to stay vigilant and keep their doors locked.
  — Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
• Though the worst of the storm was past, Bass warned city residents to remain vigilant.
  — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024
• The crews are vigilant; the year before, one pronghorn ran into a metal post and broke its back.
  — Alex Devoid, azcentral, 27 Mar. 2018
• That may be good news for the world, but at home, health experts warn that the government needs to stay vigilant.
  — New York Times, 9 Nov. 2021
• Be more vigilant about gain of function research and what the NIH is funding.
  — Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2022
• More vigilant critics might point out that Naseem, more or less, looks white.
  — New York Times, 5 Oct. 2021
• Sun and rain beat against the young lion, Standing for a mystery, vigilant and ...
  — David Harsanyi, National Review, 2 Feb. 2023
• But stay vigilant about crossing the street to avoid others or keep a 6-foot distance.
  — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 3 Mar. 2021
• Her hope is folks are vigilant about what else may be at risk on the back of this life-changing decision by the Supreme Court.
  — Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 25 July 2022
• To review: Keep vigilant, go with the flow, and keep your exit options open.
  — Evelyn Lamb, Smithsonian, 17 Jan. 2017
• So just friendly reminder to stay vigilant and take care of yourself and wear your masks please and wash your hands a lot.
  — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2020
• There are many store brands and other names included on the list, so be vigilant.
  — Mike Wehner, BGR, 28 Apr. 2021
• Chrome users would also be wise to be extra vigilant at this time.
  — Gordon Kelly, Forbes, 19 June 2021
• So everyone was very vigilant and sort of prepared for the worst.
  — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2021
• Of course, Cowher has been even more vigilant with his skin protection since his wife’s death.
  — Jonathan Jones, SI.com, 1 Nov. 2017
• But all of it has only made Lecrae more vigilant about his convictions, in both life and art.
  — Juan Vidal, Billboard, 19 June 2018
• Even the most vigilant community will still suffer at the hands of evil men.
  — David French, National Review, 15 Feb. 2018
• Edwards warned that the public should remain vigilant, even if the smoke and the flames aren't as visible now.
  — Phil McCausland, NBC News, 29 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 9 May 2024