Argus-eyed

adjective

ˈär-gəs-ˌīd How to pronounce Argus-eyed (audio)
Definition of Argus-eyednext
as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity an Argus-eyed photographer known for capturing on film many celebrity meltdowns

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Argus-eyed
  1. alert
  2. awake
  3. vigilant
  4. watchful
  5. careful
  6. aware
Adjective
  • Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert Flash freezing for this evening As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Residents with eucalyptus trees in or near their yard should also be on alert, since the trees are highly flammable and have shallow root structures.
    Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • Our eyes looked less puffy and tired and felt more bright and awake.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Willie fell asleep instantly, but Eliza stayed awake into the silent hours, watching the shimmer of moonbright river on the wall and the ceiling.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of awake
Adjective
  • The study also urges healthcare providers to be more vigilant when diagnosing histoplasmosis, particularly in marijuana growers and highlights the need for testing commercial bat guano for Histoplasma and educating users on proper handling to avoid fungal infections.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Remember to stay vigilant while shopping online or responding to unexpected messages.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • While the four vampires (plus their Monster and the Guide, played by Kristen Schaal) are largely unfazed by the news, Guillermo starts to spiral, seemingly unable to accept that this is the end of everything he's worked so hard for (under the watchful eye of the cameras).
    Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The North Koreans apparently attacked in broad daylight, on foot, marching over mines under the watchful eyes of Ukrainian drones—and came under fire from drones and artillery.
    David Axe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • That means the company's license plates are very likely to remain vulnerable despite Rodriguez's warning—a fact, Rodriguez says, that transport policymakers and law enforcement should be aware of as digital license plates roll out across the country.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
  • According to data from Our World in Data, people who are aware of the significant progress humanity has made over the last century are significantly more likely to believe that the future would be better.
    Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of aware
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