watchfulness

noun

Definition of watchfulnessnext
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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  1. vigilance
  2. watch
  3. alert
Noun
  • This vigilance extends to fostering empathy, allowing leaders to discern when team members are struggling.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Kurt's key takeaways Remember, in the world of crypto, vigilance is your best friend.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigilance
Noun
  • Brady wore the watch during halftime of the New England Patriots’ 2023 home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was feted by the crowd at Gillette Stadium.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The video of the shocking moment ends with Rossouw patiently placing the wiggly snake in a container while the stunned residents of the home watch on.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of watch
Noun
  • The warnings were put to use on Thursday when people in the northern portion of California were sent tsunami alerts moments after a 7.0 earthquake struck just off the coast of Humboldt county at 10:44 a.m.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The Food and Drug Administration issued three alerts throughout 2024, warning consumers about lead in certain brands of cinnamon products.
    Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of alert
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