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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
Burstyn plays one of the elder women in the quilting circle while Angelou portrays Anna, a wise and observant member of the group.
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Preventative Measures The best way to control ants in the garden is to be observant and take preventative measures before ants become a problem.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Danow is clear-eyed about the challenges of living an observant Jewish life in Pensacola.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But many observant passengers often watch cabin crew throughout the flight for unspoken safety cues, too.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Preventative Measures The best way to control ants in the garden is to be observant and take preventative measures before ants become a problem.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Danow is clear-eyed about the challenges of living an observant Jewish life in Pensacola.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But many observant passengers often watch cabin crew throughout the flight for unspoken safety cues, too.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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The technology amplified human expertise, allowing engineers to focus on resolution quality rather than alert volume.—
Hakan Ekmen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In the wake of Trainor’s death, lawmakers have proposed new laws that would provide funding to make directional signage clearer and create an alert system to let drivers know when someone might be driving the wrong way.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province, where 264 of the cases have been recorded, Congo’s Ministry of Health said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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But merger enforcement should remain focused on competition and the potential for consumer and worker harm — the core pillars of antitrust — not political disagreements over content or viewpoint.—
Bill Lockyer,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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So be vigilant and don’t be surprised by anything.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement.—
Mathias P. Bostrom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the Steele Canyon bats were already awake, batting around in both the fifth and sixth innings to open up the game.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Aged 18 when the war began, Gora tired of being kept awake in eastern Kyiv by Russian drone strikes, and knew her IT flair was the new frontline.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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The Oakland Police Department took a monumental step forward Wednesday in escaping the watchful eye of a federal judge for the first time since the infamous Riders scandal more than 20 years ago.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Most of the 50 athletes competing in track, swimming and weightlifting are taking performance enhancers under the watchful eye of doctors and trainers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Together, Larry and Billie Jean King founded World TeamTennis, after Billie Jean was long interested in a team format for the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Because of season 6’s success, more people were interested in watching season 7.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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