How to Use vigilant in a Sentence

vigilant

adjective
  • When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant.
  • We remain vigilant against theft.
  • They were vigilant about protecting their children.
  • In a third, a moose doesn’t move at all but stands there, vigilant.
    — WIRED, 8 July 2023
  • So, Sena said his team will be more vigilant.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Stay vigilant with your lawn care to make changes as issues arise.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Be vigilant about cleaning up spills and teach kids to do so, too.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2020
  • Tatis has to stay strong and vigilant and healthy for nearly two months.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2019
  • Be vigilant against squash bugs and squash vine borers to get the most out of your plants.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
  • But yeah, there's a real push to stay safe, to stay healthy, to be vigilant.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 18 July 2021
  • Stay vigilant if any of these issues arise.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
  • Be vigilant against squash bugs and squash vine borers to get the most out of your plants.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • We’re taught to be vigilant and courageous and seek the truth and shine light in very dark places.
    — Char Adams, The New Republic, 19 June 2020
  • Be vigilant of scams during this time.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2026
  • If you are asked to pay for exposure on a site, stay vigilant.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Chrome users would also be wise to be extra vigilant at this time.
    — Gordon Kelly, Forbes, 19 June 2021
  • Parents should be vigilant about their kids.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Without more vigilant water use, more of the same may be in store.
    — Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 May 2021
  • Be vigilant about rooting them out until the first hard frost kills them.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Bivens urged residents in the area to stay vigilant and keep their doors locked.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
  • And even some of the strictest and most vigilant among us have decided that enough is enough.
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2022
  • She’s learned to be vigilant about keeping her eyes open for anyone in need of help.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Later in the day, parents should be vigilant about their kids.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
  • Both humans and their furry friends need to stay vigilant to avoid heat stroke this time of year.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
  • More vigilant critics might point out that Naseem, more or less, looks white.
    — New York Times, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Residents were urged to lock their doors and stay vigilant.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • So be vigilant and don’t be surprised by anything.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
  • But keep a vigilant eye for several months.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • There are many store brands and other names included on the list, so be vigilant.
    — Mike Wehner, BGR, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Pack a couple for your trip, and stay vigilant near swirls of spaghetti al pomodoro.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 May 2026

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