as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Recent Examples of vigilance
Although, it must be said, this platitude declines rapidly into dark repetition, a burst of vigilance searching for release.
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Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
And freedom is not free, it is preserved through the vigilance, cooperation, and preparedness of those who believe in its worth.
—Lt. General Leon Scott Rice, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Early Detection And Real-Time Monitoring The first step is vigilance.
—Deboshree Sarkar, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
However, staying safe requires a combination of tools and personal vigilance.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
And freedom is not free, it is preserved through the vigilance, cooperation, and preparedness of those who believe in its worth.
—Lt. General Leon Scott Rice, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Early Detection And Real-Time Monitoring The first step is vigilance.
—Deboshree Sarkar, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
However, staying safe requires a combination of tools and personal vigilance.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
watch
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The top 25 buyers spent more than $111 million and were granted a private VIP reception with Trump, while the top four also received a limited edition Trump Tourbillon watch that sells for $100,000.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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All his Thunder teammates were seated on stage in new Rolex watches.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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