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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
Susan became particularly attentive when the sportscaster turned to women's tennis, her favorite sport
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
an attentive neighbor who helps out whenever and wherever she spots a need
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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
if only for your own safety, you need to stay attentive when you are hunting
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Recent Examples of attentive
Ina, a half-Polynesian sculptor and an attentive mom, and her husband, Rafi, a literary-minded Black educator, both live on Makatea.
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Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
So far in October, markets are rebounding after a sluggish start to the month, with investors attentive to rising tensions in the Middle East as well as the U.S. Presidential election on Nov. 5.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
Beyond smiling faces and helpful answers, the staff were attentive, noticing small details and guests' needs even before the guests did.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
But his expansive business portfolio — which includes Tesla, SpaceX and its broadband internet subsidiary, Starlink — also stands to benefit from a supportive Congress and an attentive ally in the White House.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
So far in October, markets are rebounding after a sluggish start to the month, with investors attentive to rising tensions in the Middle East as well as the U.S. Presidential election on Nov. 5.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
Beyond smiling faces and helpful answers, the staff were attentive, noticing small details and guests' needs even before the guests did.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
But his expansive business portfolio — which includes Tesla, SpaceX and its broadband internet subsidiary, Starlink — also stands to benefit from a supportive Congress and an attentive ally in the White House.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
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Many other TikTok users commented, praising the mom for her thoughtful interaction with Graves.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Other cultures took naps during the day to adapt to intense midday temperatures or feel more alert during nighttime dangers.Carley Millhone, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Be kind to yourself: The election is stressing us out.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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So try to do something kind for yourself in the process of grieving.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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But as with any potential emerging disease, staying vigilant is key.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo vowed to remain vigilant, to continue to gather information and to monitor the situation closely.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
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Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
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Tragically, that caring, thoughtful little girl died in November 2023 when a tree collapsed in the family's Boulder, Colo., backyard.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Employees with children in the system will need ongoing support for their caring duties.Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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But that isn’t to say jolting awake shortly after turning out the lights is cause to schedule an MRI scan.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Here Catherine is again, unable to stay awake and protect her son.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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These people, and many other Americans, weren’t interested in the politics of joy that Kamala Harris and the other law school grads were offering.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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For a moment, the film seems interested in the ambiguity of that tension.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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