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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
Fun fact: People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, observant and resourceful, but can also be possessive, cautious and secretive, per the Chinese Language Institute.
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Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Trust, someone who’s themselves, someone who’s observant and has their fingers on the pulse of the diff dynamics at camp, someone funny, someone strong both mentally and physically.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
That also means a slow-growing anxiety takes root, particularly for the observant Ella, and becomes nearly impossible to shake, no matter how much fun the family might experience in giddy bursts.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
In 2019 Williams, who grew up in an observant Jewish family in Atlanta and had always been aware of how his background set him apart, encountered data showing that Americans were becoming less tolerant of difference.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Trust, someone who’s themselves, someone who’s observant and has their fingers on the pulse of the diff dynamics at camp, someone funny, someone strong both mentally and physically.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
That also means a slow-growing anxiety takes root, particularly for the observant Ella, and becomes nearly impossible to shake, no matter how much fun the family might experience in giddy bursts.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
In 2019 Williams, who grew up in an observant Jewish family in Atlanta and had always been aware of how his background set him apart, encountered data showing that Americans were becoming less tolerant of difference.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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Older people might be too weak to have much of a cough or fever, or just have a new and unexplained confusion or become less alert.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Drivers should expect extended delays and not travel through the area, Colorado Department of Transportation officials said in a travel alert Eastbound I-70 is closed between exit 203 for east Frisco and exit 205 for Silverthorne for safety concerns as of 9 p.m., according to CDOT.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Israel Security Agency, known as the Shin Bet, has taken over the investigation, and police have urged the public to remain vigilant.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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But the industry must remain vigilant to keep its own safety net intact.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Police said the female victim was awake and speaking with detectives.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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The pope has been eating normally, is awake and is continuing his medical therapies, Vatican sources told ABC News.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 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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On Thursday, Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli announced a new joint venture to house the intellectual property rights of James Bond, ceding creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM after over 60 years under the watchful eye of the Broccoli family.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The messages were delivered under the watchful eye of armed men, but appeared measured and the men in apparent good health.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Note that neither seller was much interested in taking Sunbeam stock.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Developers are still interested in buying the property.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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However, borrowers should be aware that the other IDR plans have comparatively fewer benefits and different eligibility rules, and may result in much higher payments.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Does the story reflect the fact that climate change exists, and is there at least one character that is aware of climate change.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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While holding rates steady, the Fed remains attentive to market dynamics and potential changes in fiscal policy that may arise from the current political landscape.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Like Slater King with his island home in Blink Twice, the pop star staffs his ranch with locals who offer personal and incredible attentive concierge services.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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