as in vigilance
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
it was only her motherly watchfulness that saved the boy from an accident
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Recent Examples of watchfulness
This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.
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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchfulness
Noun
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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An article previously shared by Newsweek explains that cats' sleeping postures can communicate comfort, alertness, or even stress.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your tolerance, this could be too much—or just the right amount—to help increase alertness.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The show, now in its sixth year, has become an important date on the calendar for watch lovers and the trade alike, and stands as the most inclusive show based on new introductions from the 66 participating brands.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The alert last for around three hours.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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What was once the season of patios and long days has increasingly turned into one of heat advisories, wildfire smoke, and smog alerts.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thirty-three states have enacted legislation regarding school cellphone usage amid a growing push to restrict students’ smartphone access in schools, primarily due to mental health and concerns about academic attentiveness.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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This helps replicate the attentiveness of an in-store associate at scale.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Watchfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchfulness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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