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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
Some characteristics of helicopter parenting include being over attentive, micromanaging them, fighting all of their battles, and not giving them opportunities to fail and learn from those experiences.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The key to success lies in personalizing these automations to ensure communication feels personal and attentive.
—Nathan Miller, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Gracey’s attentive care with Williams’s discography is especially striking.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The key to success lies in personalizing these automations to ensure communication feels personal and attentive.
—Nathan Miller, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Gracey’s attentive care with Williams’s discography is especially striking.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for attentive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
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Savvy hotelier Jayson Seidman purchased the Italianate mansion (built by architect Thomas Sully in 1883) in 2019 and, in a thoughtful overhaul, created a true city living room.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Impostor websites Consumers should always be alert for impostor websites, from fake jewelry sellers to online dating sites.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Law enforcement veteran issues warning to Americans as Chilean home invasions on rise Michael Barbieri, a law enforcement veteran, says Americans need to stay alert and be prepared as the people breaking into wealthy homes are not 'normal criminals.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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One person, however, who definitely didn’t have kind things to say online after the incident was President Donald Trump, who also attended the game Sunday.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Monday will start the new week with partly cloudy skies and a high of 58 F, with nighttime temperatures cooling to 43 F. Residents should remain vigilant for weather updates and prepare for possible shifts in conditions as the storm system progresses.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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People of faith and conscience will need to be continually vigilant in this new political environment.—
Rev. Steven R. Jungkeit,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 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
Adjective
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Malibu Beach Inn, a luxury hotel located on the Malibu waterfront, reopened on January 24 and wants to let patrons know that now, more than ever, caring and compassionate guests are welcome.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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Reserved, caring and joyous Shirley worked in construction on a work site near the street corner where he was murdered, Cornelius Burnett, his brother, told the Herald.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Jonathan O'Neill, an installation engineer from Cookstown, was startled awake by the raging storm and decided to venture outside to secure his garden.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Once the driver was awake, he was identified as 24-year-old Christian Gonzalez, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Russia is also interested in Ukraine's natural resources, and one major lithium reserve is within 10 miles of the front line in the Donetsk region.—
Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Tyreek Hill appears to be interested in sticking with the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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