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alertness

NOUN
watchfulness
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Tyrosine is widely sold as a dietary supplement and is often promoted for improving focus, alertness, and mental performance.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

In a small study on people with insomnia, when they were given a false negative sleep score, those individuals reported sleepiness and fatigue, as well as lower levels of alertness and clear thinking.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

“She is eating on her own, her energy and alertness have noticeably improved, and she has become much more feisty during feedings.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

My brain remained active for a minute or so, with higher-frequency alpha waves associated with alertness staying strong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

The driver had the ferrety alertness of a small rodent.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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