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Recent Examples of hypervigilant
Psychological effects of generational financial trauma can show up as a scarcity mindset, guilt associated with financial success, or hypervigilant associations with money as a form of control or validation.
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Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Rutherford makes Agathe appear at once hypervigilant and flummoxed, and perhaps this is the truest Austen touch in the movie.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
Still, anyone doing a rollover — of any sort — should be hypervigilant.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 17 May 2025
And some say that expecting families to reverse a large-scale health trend — especially one involving something as intimate as menstruation — forces parents to become hypervigilant and could even put their kids at risk of eating disorders.
—Anna North, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Rutherford makes Agathe appear at once hypervigilant and flummoxed, and perhaps this is the truest Austen touch in the movie.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
Still, anyone doing a rollover — of any sort — should be hypervigilant.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 17 May 2025
And some say that expecting families to reverse a large-scale health trend — especially one involving something as intimate as menstruation — forces parents to become hypervigilant and could even put their kids at risk of eating disorders.
—Anna North, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypervigilant
Adjective
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Thousands of opinions, sleepless nights and countless responsibilities that come with being a CEO – all included.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Left unchecked, those feelings can worsen into sleepless nights, a loss of appetite, inability to focus, impaired relationships, depression and even physical illness.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Open Drinks First things first, be mindful as to not leave a cup of water or mug of tea sitting on your nightstand.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Williams, mindful of the city’s precarious finances at a time when property taxes are at risk due to Tallahassee politics, was doing her job by exploring less expensive options.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be cognizant of overloading extension cords and be careful to keep heaters and flammable items away from other heat-generating devices.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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If anything, Maye will need to be even more cognizant of his blind side, and Josh McDaniels will need to design plays to get the ball out even faster.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious about taking on new debt that assumes your current income is guaranteed.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut education leaders are expressing cautious optimism as the state Department of Education tries its hand at course development.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Flick was wary of the youngster experiencing a setback, given recent cases involving other young players and preferred to bring him back gradually.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the singer recently said viewers do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy the show and only need to dance, some viewers are still wary of tuning in.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In ancient times a heedful list is a ship of the mind.—
Jay Pilgreen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2024
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Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2024
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“Hypervigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypervigilant. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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