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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
Israel has, in turn, been solicitous of Russian interests in Syria.
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Maria Snegovaya, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Curtain Bluff, Antigua One of only a handful of Relais & Châteaux properties in the region, this incredible all-inclusive five-star property prides itself on solicitous service and giving guests an authentic taste of life on Antigua.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The explosion of professional opportunities available to artists, and of commercial interests solicitous of their talents, has carved out a niche for a new figure at the juncture of these collaborations: the artist agent.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
One of only a handful of Relais & Châteaux properties in the region, this incredible all-inclusive five-star property prides itself on solicitous service and giving guests an authentic taste of life on Antigua.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Maria Snegovaya, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Curtain Bluff, Antigua One of only a handful of Relais & Châteaux properties in the region, this incredible all-inclusive five-star property prides itself on solicitous service and giving guests an authentic taste of life on Antigua.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The explosion of professional opportunities available to artists, and of commercial interests solicitous of their talents, has carved out a niche for a new figure at the juncture of these collaborations: the artist agent.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
One of only a handful of Relais & Châteaux properties in the region, this incredible all-inclusive five-star property prides itself on solicitous service and giving guests an authentic taste of life on Antigua.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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What’s more, at T. Gold, Gen Z attendees and others will learn the latest regarding how high technology meets goldsmith tradition to respond to the needs of a rapidly evolving market that’s increasingly competitive and attentive to product and production process sustainability and customization.Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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And when presented with a 2025 Aurora Historical Society calendar, Williams couldn’t help but notice how attentive her aunt became as Jaros patiently took her through each month’s historical photos.Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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The song became his biggest hit to date, as demonstrated by its impressive streaming numbers across various platforms and the enthusiastic interaction at live performances.Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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But unfortunately, the ones who did speak up with anything other than enthusiastic support from Mr. Hegseth immediately came under extremely volatile attack from everybody from President Trump down to his MAGA base.Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Fitbit Charge 6 continues to lead the fitness tracker market with thoughtful updates.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, the thoughtful gesture quickly turned upside down.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The market is very excited about a slight move one way or the other.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Maplewood, Minnesota, Dayton, Ohio, there’s just places across the country where there are going to be hundreds of readers excited about a book release at midnight.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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But the party went on, albeit cloaked anew as a fund-raiser for a kinder, gentler organization, the Good Neighbor Council for Aircraft Noise Control.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Power Broker While the perennially good-natured (or, at least, politically savvy) Jennings has kind things to say about Richards’ work as a producer during that first post-Trebek season, the Jeopardy! family in general is reluctant to discuss Richards’ stint.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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The crew includes Chun Wang of Malta, an entrepreneur who made a fortune in cryptocurrency and an avid adventurer.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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In 2020, Giannulli, an avid golfer who is married to actress Lori Loughlin, was sentenced to five months in prison for paying a half-million in bribes for the couples’ daughters to gain admission into the University of Southern California.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cancers are known for their loyalty, and Roland's devotion to his family, especially to his wife Jocelyn and his children, mirrors the caring and nurturing side of this Water sign.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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From his iconic performances to his advocacy for greater inclusion and representation on and off-screen, Warwick has had a remarkable impact on cinema and been profoundly influential in fostering a more inclusive and caring society.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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This unexpected discovery has captured the attention of archaeologists, who are eager to explore its origins and significance.Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The folks in in Philly can attest and are eager to see what Fangio has in the offing for Sunday’s game against the Rams. 7.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Solicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitous. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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