as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Recent Examples of vigilance
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Local authorities, under increasing national pressure to take action against Tren de Aragua, redoubled their displays of vigilance.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
While the details of the case are particular to one individual, experts say the outcome is far too common, illustrating the need for greater vigilance of, and advocacy around, a threat that kills a person every six minutes, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Sheriff’s officials stressed the importance of community vigilance.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Local authorities, under increasing national pressure to take action against Tren de Aragua, redoubled their displays of vigilance.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
While the details of the case are particular to one individual, experts say the outcome is far too common, illustrating the need for greater vigilance of, and advocacy around, a threat that kills a person every six minutes, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Sheriff’s officials stressed the importance of community vigilance.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
Noun
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under his watch, the once-traditional fast-food chain had launched updatable menu screens in all restaurants and a sophisticated mobile app.—
Elie Ofek,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ham-And-Cheese Sliders Grandma's stash of Hawaiian rolls is the secret to the perfect sliders, especially for a Sunday football watch party.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Pre- and post-mission evaluations will be compared to in-flight data to better understand how the deep space mission influences the crew's alertness, stress and ability to work together cohesively.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Morning sunlight signals the brain to wake fully, thus elevating alertness and setting the body’s internal clock.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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