as in careful
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Recent Examples of retentive
The velocity of decisions and the inverse of that, though, is when these decisions are made, there are incredibly sticky and retentive businesses.
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Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
Her ministers fear her ferociously retentive memory for the details of their portfolios—including the particulars of complex technical and scientific issues, such as trade, digital technology, and, lately, the pandemic.
—Constanze Stelzenmüller, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
Industrial facilities are designed using environmentally conscientious materials including white roof decks, LED lighting and water-retentive landscaping techniques.
—David Welch, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022
As well as attracting a significant number of new Discovery+ subscribers, sports broadens its appeal throughout the whole household and provides consumers an even greater, more retentive value proposition.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2022
Energy firms tend to be slow to acquire as customers, but these energy targets are highly retentive once onboarded as customers.
—John Tough, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
The cornerstone of a retentive company culture is social agility.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
They're known for great listening—and they are retentive with a good memory.
—Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Oct. 2021
Jane was an anal retentive young mom whose professional dream was to become a bestselling novelist.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2021
Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
Her ministers fear her ferociously retentive memory for the details of their portfolios—including the particulars of complex technical and scientific issues, such as trade, digital technology, and, lately, the pandemic.
—Constanze Stelzenmüller, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
Industrial facilities are designed using environmentally conscientious materials including white roof decks, LED lighting and water-retentive landscaping techniques.
—David Welch, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022
As well as attracting a significant number of new Discovery+ subscribers, sports broadens its appeal throughout the whole household and provides consumers an even greater, more retentive value proposition.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2022
Energy firms tend to be slow to acquire as customers, but these energy targets are highly retentive once onboarded as customers.
—John Tough, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
The cornerstone of a retentive company culture is social agility.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
They're known for great listening—and they are retentive with a good memory.
—Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Oct. 2021
Jane was an anal retentive young mom whose professional dream was to become a bestselling novelist.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retentive
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Of course, any conscientious consumer of these movies already knows that.Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Moving nuclear warheads during a conventional war is extremely dangerous behavior and would demonstrate that Russia is no longer a conscientious nuclear power.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite the financial award, Sullivan remains cautious about his future.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Be cautious of unsolicited texts, emails or phone calls offering deals, discounts or asking for your personal information.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Democratic nominee Harris has been more circumspect on crypto, and the industry is split on how her potential presidency could affect crypto companies.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Though there are some indications that Russia and Ukraine might come to the negotiating table, Peskov was circumspect about the US’s role in making that happen.Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Australia will be wary knowing an underdog India have lifted off the canvas before.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Doctors at the surgical center became wary of the tainted IV bags in August 2022 after an 18-year-old patient had to be rushed to the intensive care unit during a routine sinus surgery, the Justice Department said.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Perfect pairings: As an Eau de Toilette, Cherry Blossom benefits significantly from thoughtful layering to enhance its delicate nature and extend its presence throughout the day.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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The track’s celestial production has the same thoughtful quality that defines the entire Above & Beyond oeuvre, and is also infused with the soaring trance elements that are the trio’s signature.Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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In ancient times a heedful list is a ship of the mind.Jay Pilgreen, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
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Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire.Lia Beck, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2024
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“Retentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retentive. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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