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
Several studies show that napping during shift work, where possible, is associated with reduced sleepiness and improved alertness.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 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
Schlesinger was a man of thirty or so, lean, with fair hair cut very short and a vivid alertness in his expression.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
