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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
Cuevas praised the school for being attentive to children with special needs.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Their attentive staff enhances the dining experience of sitting inside the fanciful Japanese interior or outside on the terrace lounge.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Lipton Bot is unhurried and as soothing as chamomile, with a hint of basset hound around the eyebrows and an attentive tenderness that, impressively, never slips cheaply toward the sinister.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Both require the continued supervision of an attentive driver who can override the software.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Their attentive staff enhances the dining experience of sitting inside the fanciful Japanese interior or outside on the terrace lounge.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Lipton Bot is unhurried and as soothing as chamomile, with a hint of basset hound around the eyebrows and an attentive tenderness that, impressively, never slips cheaply toward the sinister.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Both require the continued supervision of an attentive driver who can override the software.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
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Who wouldn’t be crazy in love after receiving gifts that balanced the beautifully thoughtful with the extremely expensive?Maura Johnston, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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By moving beyond consensus, leaders can inspire more thoughtful, informed decisions that drive better outcomes. 2.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert Flash freezing for this evening As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents with eucalyptus trees in or near their yard should also be on alert, since the trees are highly flammable and have shallow root structures.Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The study also urges healthcare providers to be more vigilant when diagnosing histoplasmosis, particularly in marijuana growers and highlights the need for testing commercial bat guano for Histoplasma and educating users on proper handling to avoid fungal infections.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Historically, country music has been vigilant about newcomers immersing themselves in the genre’s roots, and Post got his boots dirty to prove his bona fides.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Dec. 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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As many as 14% of spine surgeries over three years were deemed unnecessary, costing taxpayers $2 billion, according to a recent report published by the Lown Institute, a think tank promoting ideas for a just and caring system of health.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Stephen is sweet and caring, but the transition to civilian life is bumpy, even with the help of alcohol.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Our eyes looked less puffy and tired and felt more bright and awake.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Willie fell asleep instantly, but Eliza stayed awake into the silent hours, watching the shimmer of moonbright river on the wall and the ceiling.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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This idea Microsoft has that a huge number of people are interested in streaming AAA Xbox games to a bunch of random electronics does not have much basis in reality at the present moment.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most of these shows aren't interested in hiring them again anyway.Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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