Examples of watchful in a Sentence
We need to be more watchful of our children.
The hotel is being built under the watchful eye of its architect.
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The baby inside the king cake is typically hidden from view to symbolize hiding the newborn Jesus from King Herod's watchful eye.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
But beyond being a helpful hand and watchful eye, DiTore has been a real source of comfort for many in Demarest, like Erin Kitzie.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
During the week leading up to the game, there were plenty of practices under the watchful eyes of the pro coaching staff and scouts.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The restaurant has only grown in popularity and prestige in the years since, now under the watchful eye of executive chef Matthew Basford and executive sous chef Michael Connell.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
But beyond being a helpful hand and watchful eye, DiTore has been a real source of comfort for many in Demarest, like Erin Kitzie.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
During the week leading up to the game, there were plenty of practices under the watchful eyes of the pro coaching staff and scouts.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The restaurant has only grown in popularity and prestige in the years since, now under the watchful eye of executive chef Matthew Basford and executive sous chef Michael Connell.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Watchful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchful. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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