wakeful
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Early morning light is detected by the suprachiasmatic gland, which sits above the optic nerves, and its instructions cause our bodies to stop melatonin production so we can feel wakeful throughout the day.
From Scientific American • Mar. 17, 2022
Could it be possible that Bunny was dreaming about a strange animal she encountered during her wakeful hours?
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2021
For all of his relaxation, I was that wakeful.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2018
Here, Mr. Scott, a wakeful drummer with an elastic funk attack, has organized a benefit to help his hometown recover from Hurricane Harvey.
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2017
Just like in the wakeful dream, the Jolly Roger moves impossibly fast.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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