alertness
Example Sentences
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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
Today’s ice swimmers rave about the rush and subsequent feelings of alertness, contentment and energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
She kept jurors, lawyers and media on a strict schedule, with only two twenty-minute breaks per day and no lunch time to ensure maximum alertness.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
“Get dressed,” he ordered her, congratulating himself on his alertness.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
