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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
Being more observant, being more emotionally in tune and being able to have deep, emotional conversations and be able to observe and see what the players and coaches across the organization, their needs.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Peretz is not observant, and he is covered with tattoos.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Silverstein had a much different experience growing up, given the fact that his parents were both Baalei teshuva (irreligious Jews who become more observant later in life).
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Farrar, portraying the observant and multilingual Demetrius, spoke about the invaluable experience of watching Davis and Anderson work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Peretz is not observant, and he is covered with tattoos.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Silverstein had a much different experience growing up, given the fact that his parents were both Baalei teshuva (irreligious Jews who become more observant later in life).
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Farrar, portraying the observant and multilingual Demetrius, spoke about the invaluable experience of watching Davis and Anderson work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Below is a sequence when PSG are alert to Raya rolling the ball out to Jurrien Timber and react by quickly finding their shape.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans will be vigilant to see if the name of the source ever comes out or is revealed at some point in the future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Instead, the laws are being crafted to help the kids whose parents either aren’t presently vigilant about protecting their kids, don’t understand how to utilize the technology already in existence to protect their kids, or both.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even miles away in the capital of Srinagar, many residents stayed awake throughout the night, listening to fighter jets fly over Kashmir’s skies and scrolling social media feeds for any updates about the strikes and cross-border shelling.—
Fahad Shah,
Christian Science Monitor,
7 May 2025
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Since your body burns energy to stay awake, a lack of sleep can stress your brain over time.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 May 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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Jockeying under a watchful Eye Amid widespread speculation over who will be the next pope, theologians say the faithful look at pre-conclave jockeying as a chance for the divine to intervene in human matters.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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China’s intelligence agency has also launched a very public campaign on social media over the last two years warning its citizens against spying for foreign nations and to keep a watchful eye out for espionage attempts.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, Miller is interested in the body that wears the clothing, and how clothing is a way to define selfhood and the body.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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For all those interested, here is Deen's recipe for mint julep.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The White House is likely aware of that fact as it reportedly is expected to go to Congress with a formal request to claw back the $1.1 billion currently allocated for the CPB over the next two years.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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People advised to avoid salt or lower sodium in their diet should be aware of this if considering eating sauerkraut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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On the Exposure band’s initial spring tour — shows in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities —curious and attentive FrippHeads experienced their cult fave album beginning to end, down to the telephone rings at its start.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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While large companies often feel distant or impersonal, small businesses can be present, attentive and engaged.—
Chris Harris,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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