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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenty
Adjective
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The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Will the many people who can’t get off the hamster wheel of attention-wrangling on social media today become attached to A.I. lovers that are ceaselessly attentive, loyal, flattering, and comforting?—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From a young age, Noah was observant and contemplated what was happening around him.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Off to one side of the rally, a small knot of people faced northeast for one of the five daily prayers said by observant Muslims while protest chants continued.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The more recent batch of 15 wolves came from B.C. and they were released (under the watchful eyes of many concerned ranchers) in Eagle and Pitkin Counties this January.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, while many of these reforms are being implemented quickly, Musk must be mindful of the legal challenges mounting in the background.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Be mindful of unconsciously putting someone on a pedestal or getting lost in a fantasy — ground yourself in reality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The new study, done by Zetian Yang and Michael Long of New York University, managed to place fine electrodes into this area of the brain in both species and track the activity of neurons there while the birds were awake and going about normal activities.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Moore tried to shake the toddler awake but with no luck, rushed her to the hospital.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While the law itself stands firm, its power has always depended on vigilant enforcement.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visitors are advised to be aware of their surroundings, avoid walking or driving at night and be extra vigilant when visiting banks and ATMs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The majority of the climbers made it off the mountain alive in May 1996.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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A good number of those people are likely still alive.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Our brains are aware of inconsistencies in the imagery at a detailed level, even if the exact nature of these inconsistencies eludes our conscious perception.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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