as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
at the sound of the sleigh bells the children were all agape, waiting for Santa to appear
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agape
Adjective
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Rashford took part in a workout with his new team-mates under Flick’s watchful eye.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 July 2025 -
Passengers can cap off their unforgettable experiences with an Antarctic rite of passage: a polar plunge under the watchful eyes of the Expedition Experts, who will welcome them back onboard the ship with towels, hot drinks, and a spa.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The historic Civil War fort opens its rooms, galleries, and grounds to visitors eager to learn about life as a Union soldier.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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The tournament drew crowds from across Gauteng, eager to witness high-intensity action from top teams battling for the R500,000 winner-takes-all prize.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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At the time, the expectant mom also shared footage of the reveal in an Instagram post of her own.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Florida Republicans are enthusiastic about Alligator Alcatraz.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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While the race will be held at the Naval Base Coronado, the city is enthusiastic to host a Nascar weekend.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The path forward requires proactive, anticipatory leadership: securing AI systems, embedding oversight and establishing governance structures now, not waiting for compliance mandates to dictate the response.—
Metin Kortak,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While it could be argued that there’s no bad place to stay in such a dreamy locale, World’s Best Awards voters would be the first to point out that certain touches—like anticipatory service and an expansive slate of programming—can take a visit to this region from wonderful to wow-worthy.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Teenagers and tech buffs were equally agog at Detroit’s auto show in January, where Porsche’s 918 RSR concept was the pedestal-worthy smash.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Mar. 2011
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Dembele’s remarkable two-footedness left observers agog.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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My baby will kiss my cheek, slobbery and open-mouthed—a gift marked by a thousand tiny miracles.—
Jessica Slice,
Time,
9 May 2025
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As Samuel sashays toward the camera, the Old English KES text on his upper right arm and a gigantic open-mouthed snake on his left come into frame.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Agape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agape. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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