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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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Firefighters are still battling two monstrous wildfires that have burned for over a week as weary residents across Los Angeles County stayed alert for another round of Santa Ana winds on Wednesday.—
Sam Morgen,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Myriad problems have plagued Los Angeles County’s alert system as wildfires keep torching America’s most populous county.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Whether at restaurants or in the homes of relatives or friends, people who are allergic to certain foods must remain vigilant, since exposure to food allergens poses a risk for potentially severe and life-threatening reactions.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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But forecasters are still warning residents to stay vigilant.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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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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The teen has grown up largely out of the public and under the watchful eye of Williams, 44.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Onlookers captured them interacting and throwing paper planes at one another, all under the watchful eye of the Tillman’s menacing Milchick.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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As of now, the Heat is not interested in having Butler remain away from the team while paying him the remainder of his $48.8 million salary for this season after his suspension is over.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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One of the forwards the north London side are interested in is RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Professional Service Providers – Professionals including lawyers, accountants, insurance and benefits brokers, investor relations firms and financial printers may be aware of their client companies’ open CFO positions.—
Steven Wasserman,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Motivated people who are aware of their choice come to us.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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What’s more, at T. Gold, Gen Z attendees and others will learn the latest regarding how high technology meets goldsmith tradition to respond to the needs of a rapidly evolving market that’s increasingly competitive and attentive to product and production process sustainability and customization.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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And when presented with a 2025 Aurora Historical Society calendar, Williams couldn’t help but notice how attentive her aunt became as Jaros patiently took her through each month’s historical photos.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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