variants
also tentie
as in attentive
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
I warn ye now, ye best be tenty
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Adjective
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There was a swim up bar and attentive service at the beach chairs.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Commonplace virtues turn toward vice: compassion veers toward deceit, attentive parenting toward either laxity or oppressiveness, friendship toward jealousy or contempt, sociability toward falsehood or cruelty.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores human mortality.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The quirkiness extends to Elsbeth herself, who possesses, some might say, a peculiar personality, one that seems to make her hyper observant and well-suited to solve unconventional crimes.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Guests—including Keira Knightley in Chanel Couture, Gigi Hadid in a Moschino-meets-Midas masterpiece by Jeremy Scott, and Carla Bruni in archival Fall 1995 Galliano—had already spent the evening dining under the watchful eyes of classical sculptures.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Instead, groups like Cal Falcons have served as a watchful eye over the world’s fastest birds.—
Chase Hunter,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rasmussen just signed a contract extension, and the Rays are typically mindful of the commitment and do not immediately flip those players.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Leaders should be mindful of their team’s personalities, cultural backgrounds and sensitivities.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The idea is to match daylight to the period that most people are awake.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Blue light from screens and other sources can keep your brain awake and interfere with the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even in a market full of whales and insiders, everyday investors can still succeed by staying vigilant, sticking to sound strategies, and keeping a long-term perspective.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With scammers becoming more sophisticated each year, the IRS is urging taxpayers to stay vigilant and take extra precautions when filing their returns.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Since the agreement took effect, Hamas has released 25 hostages who are still alive and the bodies of four other captives, including two young boys, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, and their mother, Shiri.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Three of the officers have since died but two are still alive.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Follow these tips from Pierce and Owen to keep foxes at a safe distance: Be aware that foxes are part of the landscape.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2025
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While most individuals are obviously aware of cyber attacks and their consequences, consistent preparation, and resilience-building are the keys to long-term success.—
James Hadley,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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