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Recent Examples of hypervigilant
Formal regulation may take time, but to generate and maintain widespread societal buy-in, companies should be hypervigilant in enforcing guardrails to ensure safe and appropriate use.
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François Candelon, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2023
Torres is hypervigilant because Ecuador is increasingly at the confluence of two global trades: bananas and cocaine.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
With Mercury spinning retrograde in hypervigilant Virgo from August 23 until September 15, laser focus is required to stay on top of all the things.
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2023
Since then, the Browns have been hypervigilant about the NFL’s ban on electronic devices during games, and routinely educate their players on the rules.
—cleveland, 18 Aug. 2023
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François Candelon, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2023
Torres is hypervigilant because Ecuador is increasingly at the confluence of two global trades: bananas and cocaine.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
With Mercury spinning retrograde in hypervigilant Virgo from August 23 until September 15, laser focus is required to stay on top of all the things.
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2023
Since then, the Browns have been hypervigilant about the NFL’s ban on electronic devices during games, and routinely educate their players on the rules.
—cleveland, 18 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypervigilant
Adjective
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And one lively female was virtually sleepless, averaging just four minutes of sleep each day.—
Amber Jorgenson,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2019
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Practical and Cute Enter the perfect solution to her sleepless nights.—
Amanda Garrity,
Good Housekeeping,
25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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Low to medium doses show a reduction in the alpha frequency of brain waves (which correspond to relaxed and wakeful states), along with rising entropy, a signature finding of sober brains sinking deeper into a trip.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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These two, along with many other leaders, understand and are mindful of decision fatigue—the mental drain that erodes cognitive functioning and effectiveness over time.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The dog travel website Paws & Stay recommends ensuring that a dog is comfortable in public settings, bringing necessary supplies like a leash and water, and being mindful of other passengers.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Baldwins are cognizant of the fact that there are others who suffered, too, including Hutchins’s widower, Matthew and their child.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s picks Recording Academy president and CEO Harvey Mason Jr., a Black man himself, has seemed exceedingly cognizant of these criticisms and attempted to keep the organization from resting on its decaying laurels.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Under Jones’ careful direction, the Bulldogs do not beat themselves.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Effective brainstorming sessions require careful planning and prep.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be wary of unsolicited calls from people claiming to be with the College Board.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ever since the end of World War II, a long parade of American presidents saw first the Soviet Union and then, after a brief and illusory interregnum, its successor Russia as a force to be wary of, at the very least.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In ancient times a heedful list is a ship of the mind.—
Jay Pilgreen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2024
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Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2024
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“Hypervigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypervigilant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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