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alertness

NOUN
watchfulness
Synonyms


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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

This is a film packed with conversation yet light on longueurs, for the director and his cast invest the dense historical speech with an alertness befitting a besieged community.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 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

In the short term, caffeine may temporarily increase blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar and alertness.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

“Get dressed,” he ordered her, congratulating himself on his alertness.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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