1
as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
if you were more observant, you would perceive that something is troubling her deeply
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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
observant viewers will notice that the position of hero's facial wound changes in the course of the scene
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Recent Examples of observant
And in the United States, McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish is especially popular during Lent when observant Catholics don’t consume meat on Fridays.
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Elizabeth Carlen, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
The solstices were major turning points for our observant ancestors.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
An observant Jewish couple described the horror of finding out that their neighbor, whose wife recently knocked on their door with a housewarming gift, was suspected of firebombing a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration in the heart of Boulder.
—Alexandra Koch , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
Vera, the buzzy, brilliant and preternaturally observant ten-year-old central to Gary Shteyngart’s sardonic and profoundly relevant new novel, brings a fresh, necessary perspective to our evolving dystopian universe.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Elizabeth Carlen, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
The solstices were major turning points for our observant ancestors.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
An observant Jewish couple described the horror of finding out that their neighbor, whose wife recently knocked on their door with a housewarming gift, was suspected of firebombing a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration in the heart of Boulder.
—Alexandra Koch , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
Vera, the buzzy, brilliant and preternaturally observant ten-year-old central to Gary Shteyngart’s sardonic and profoundly relevant new novel, brings a fresh, necessary perspective to our evolving dystopian universe.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
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That posting actually references a much older threat, one that was first flagged by the FBI public service announcement, alert number I-091223-PSA, way back in September 2023.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.—
Andrew Ford,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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This same accident-prone influence might apply to your pet, so be vigilant.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Maine State Police are warning the community to stay vigilant but have not divulged the cause of death or any details about the crime scene, leaving Stewart’s family with questions and nearby residents with fears that a killer may be among them.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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By contrast, doing some movement in the back half of the day may delay your circadian rhythm a bit, which could benefit early birds who are looking to stay awake later into the night.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
30 July 2025
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Without answers, the questions would keep them awake at night.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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
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Parents are justifying the exorbitant costs due to multi-faceted development services that focus on evaluation, professional instruction, arm care resources and statistical analysis under the watchful eyes of scouts, college coaches and former major league ball players.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all interested, with the Reds reportedly looking at Ekitike as a first alternative to Isak if, as expected, Newcastle stands firm on his future.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Though approached by the landmark commission several times, Williams said the family was never interested in designating the property a historic landmark because of the alteration rules that would be applied to the site.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Young musicians coming out of music schools should be aware of all the other kinds of music, and should be able to play those other types of music, because 95 percent of them will not play in symphony orchestras or as soloists.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Authorities aren't aware of any other injured, Police Chief Joe Silva said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Montse Tomé is the attentive personality spurring the current crop on from the sidelines.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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If used in combination with an attentive human, however, the technology could prove highly effective at reducing the number of traffic fatalities on European roads.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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