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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
Listen to this article Many observant Catholics spent the All Saints’ Day holiday on Friday honoring the multitude of saints who are examples of faith and virtue for the religious.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
And from Jerusalem, where the family is a fixture in the Baka neighborhood that is home to many English-speaking, religiously observant immigrants.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
Kogan was an emissary of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of ultra-Orthodox Judaism based in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood in New York City.
—Jon Gambrell, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Kogan was an emissary of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of ultra-Orthodox Judaism based in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood in New York City.
—Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
And from Jerusalem, where the family is a fixture in the Baka neighborhood that is home to many English-speaking, religiously observant immigrants.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
Kogan was an emissary of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of ultra-Orthodox Judaism based in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood in New York City.
—Jon Gambrell, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Kogan was an emissary of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of ultra-Orthodox Judaism based in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood in New York City.
—Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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The city of Los Angeles and the Sheriff’s Department also have alert systems.—
Christopher L. Keller,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Local officials have urged residents to stay alert and prepare for potential emergency actions if water levels rise rapidly.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Authorities and consumer advocates are urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid clicking suspicious links in such messages.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Andover athletic director Wayne Puglisi and his fellow committee members remain vigilant in their approach.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Not being able to sleep and being awake are two distinct settings.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Here are a few of our favorites: Honey-Garlic Chicken Marry Me Chicken Casserole Chicken Bog Cast-Iron Roast Chicken King Ranch Chicken Casserole Chicken And Corn Chowder Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 (14-oz.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 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
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Sep. 2024
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His subjects are usually men, but under the watchful eye of Ian, they are shown embodying both their masculine and feminine auras.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cotton farming is a labor-intensive process, requiring workers to toil in the scorching sun for up to 10 hours a day under the watchful eyes of field supervisors.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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Those interested in learning more about Ramona Kiwanis can contact Membership Chair Darryl Albertson at 858-449-8352.—
Maureen Robertson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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What’s next The researchers involved in this study come from institutes around the world and are all interested in improving data systems for wildlife trade.—
Alice Catherine Hughes,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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Mountains in Greater Los Angeles had received 1 to 5 inches of snow by Sunday morning, and a National Weather Service spokesperson said the Oxnard office was aware of social media reports of hail near Ventura.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Local reports said Nakai had continued to appear on programs after execs were aware of the situation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some characteristics of helicopter parenting include being over attentive, micromanaging them, fighting all of their battles, and not giving them opportunities to fail and learn from those experiences.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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