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
The allegations against Lee arrived at a time of greater vigilance than ever among Korea’s anti-drug enforcers.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
When careers are seen as intellectual property—and when, with the decline of album sales, one’s back catalogue becomes an even more valuable resource—legacies will be guarded with a lawyerly vigilance.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Some were athletes and … it's also really shaken parents who tend to host parties and gatherings and kind of raises the level of vigilance, because anything can happen.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
All the while, Soviet zoo employees had to demonstrate ideological vigilance in the workplace.
—John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
When careers are seen as intellectual property—and when, with the decline of album sales, one’s back catalogue becomes an even more valuable resource—legacies will be guarded with a lawyerly vigilance.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Some were athletes and … it's also really shaken parents who tend to host parties and gatherings and kind of raises the level of vigilance, because anything can happen.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
All the while, Soviet zoo employees had to demonstrate ideological vigilance in the workplace.
—John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
watch
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The watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, Camden, Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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And while only the ultra-wealthy may get to wear the future first, the ripple effects of these horological marvels will ultimately shape the watches of tomorrow for everyone.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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