as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
the night watchman, who was usually vigilant, apparently dozed off and didn't notice the vandals sneaking in
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Recent Examples of vigilant
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Ron Martin, the Burleson officer who oversaw the case, urged shoppers to be vigilant when buying gift cards from racks at big box retailers.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Arkansas officials urged residents of the surrounding Izard County to stay vigilant and lock the doors of their homes and vehicles following his escape.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Although, as always, please remain vigilant and look out for any suspicious messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilant
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Ron Martin, the Burleson officer who oversaw the case, urged shoppers to be vigilant when buying gift cards from racks at big box retailers.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Arkansas officials urged residents of the surrounding Izard County to stay vigilant and lock the doors of their homes and vehicles following his escape.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Although, as always, please remain vigilant and look out for any suspicious messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilant
Adjective
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Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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My wife had been awake for thirty-six hours when our baby was delivered by C-section.—
Danny Lorberbaum
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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As the noise pierced through the house day and night, keeping her children awake, Natalie was concerned about dogs possibly being mistreated nearby.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The official synopsis for the season, as per Hulu, reads: Glamorous singles live in a beautiful villa under the watchful gaze of the audience at home, who have the power to decide who stays and who goes.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Though the maneuver took place under the watchful gaze of ground control, the satellites aligned and maintained their relative positions, down to a single millimeter, autonomously.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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While the latest inflation and jobs market reports showed that any disruption caused by tariffs has so far been minor, the Fed is clearly being careful about what could happen in the coming weeks and months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Having arrived from Mercedes in 2023, a team that had won nine Constructors' Championships, Vowles is aware of the mindset a winning team needs to have.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The federal police document said Bolsonaro was both aware of the scheme and its main beneficiary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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“Vigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilant. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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