1
as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
drove through the fog with extra alertness, as the road signs repeatedly warned of deer and moose crossings
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2
as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
we observed the U.S. border patrol's intensified alertness for drug smugglers at the border stations
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alertness
Noun
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Blaney was sent spinning, and a caution flag came out.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025 -
But in doing so, the usage of other caution flags reverted to safety instead of show.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At a time when cyber risks are ever-present, vigilance, education and investment in security measures are essential.—
Anri Amir David,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris received the prestigious NAACP’s Chairman’s Award and spoke about the need for resilience and vigilance during the next four years of Trump’s presidency.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rice has long been revered in skin care, a tradition reflected in the luxury hotel group Aman’s Essential Skin range.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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With their ability to enhance accuracy and efficiency in patient care, radiopharmaceuticals are addressing persistent challenges in healthcare and unlocking groundbreaking opportunities.—
Stephen Belcher,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Having said this, given some of the allegations against Wallace are alleged to have happened on her watch, this could count against her.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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They were asked to take off their smart watches and to take a pledge of integrity.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Looking Ahead Like previous iterations, this year’s letter highlighted Berkshire’s ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while sticking to its core principles of value investing and financial prudence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lamont is expected to call for Connecticut to maintain its fiscal prudence balanced with strategic investments in various programs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2025
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Harris spoke about eternal vigilance, the price of liberty, staying alert, seeking the truth and America’s future.—
Jonathan Landrum Jr.,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Hello Alice also sends email alerts about new grants, funding programs and relevant resources based on the user’s business profile.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Alertness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alertness. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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