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as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a most solicitous husband, he had already cleaned the house and cooked dinner by the time his wife returned home from work
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as in enthusiastic
showing urgent desire or interest
a family that is solicitous to put this whole unfortunate affair behind them and to move on with their lives
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Recent Examples of solicitous
The characters are at once archetypes and ciphers: the mysteriously meandering Mélisande; her grim groom, Golaud; and Golaud’s fatally solicitous half brother, Pelléas.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
If getting favorable trade agreements is a priority, for example, then British negotiators will need to be solicitous about the concerns of others.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2020
Matty Placencia’s coolly charismatic John is prickly and standoffish at times, solicitous at others.
—Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
König is a creep for the ages, and Stevens has a lip-smacking good time being solicitous but casually skeevy with Gretchen while showing an inordinate interest in Alma.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
If getting favorable trade agreements is a priority, for example, then British negotiators will need to be solicitous about the concerns of others.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2020
Matty Placencia’s coolly charismatic John is prickly and standoffish at times, solicitous at others.
—Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
König is a creep for the ages, and Stevens has a lip-smacking good time being solicitous but casually skeevy with Gretchen while showing an inordinate interest in Alma.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitous
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Consistent eye contact and attentive body language create a connection that transcends words, making each team member feel valued.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meals are served oceanside in elegant, open-air restaurants, where the service is attentive but never intrusive.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Elevated superhero fare like Watchmen received an enthusiastic welcome to the tune of 26 nominations and 11 wins including Outstanding Limited Series.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The enthusiastic turnout demonstrates that the public still holds a strong belief and the purpose of our elections.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.Sara Belcher, People.com, 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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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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The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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After the episode aired on July 17, the TikToker (and an avid astrology believer) tells PEOPLE that fans were quick to look skyward to reason why the duo had such a natural rapport.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Nov. 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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Some eager District 9 voters arrived at St. Bernard Catholic Church before the polls opened at 7 a.m., volunteer greeter Bob Klein of Appleton said.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Solicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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