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
Their vigilance protects you from legal issues, fines, and reputational damage.
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kind of vigilance that steps into the comment section when needed.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Social engineering attacks rely on trust, and vigilance is key.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kind of vigilance that steps into the comment section when needed.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Social engineering attacks rely on trust, and vigilance is key.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
watch
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The watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, Camden, Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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And while only the ultra-wealthy may get to wear the future first, the ripple effects of these horological marvels will ultimately shape the watches of tomorrow for everyone.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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