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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
Susan became particularly attentive when the sportscaster turned to women's tennis, her favorite sport
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
an attentive neighbor who helps out whenever and wherever she spots a need
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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
if only for your own safety, you need to stay attentive when you are hunting
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Recent Examples of attentive
Contact support Powered By Do the Knicks deserve credit for their attentive and aggressive defense?
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 May 2025
The entrepreneurs on this list are tackling real-world challenges, attentive to market shifts, and purposefully creating enterprises.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025
All the birds seemed happy to be with their fellow-birds, and with the gentle, attentive staff.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Because there is such a small seating area, waitstaff are very attentive and dishes are often ready to eat minutes after ordering.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 May 2025
The entrepreneurs on this list are tackling real-world challenges, attentive to market shifts, and purposefully creating enterprises.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025
All the birds seemed happy to be with their fellow-birds, and with the gentle, attentive staff.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Because there is such a small seating area, waitstaff are very attentive and dishes are often ready to eat minutes after ordering.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
Adjective
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Tesfaye’s bold and electric presence onstage and onscreen is an intriguing counterpoint to the thoughtful and soft-spoken man who sits for a chat about his movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Practice, Practice, Practice One of the ways that the greats prepare themselves for the biggest moments is through thoughtful preparation.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The boy was found alert and conscious, officials said, according to local ABC affiliate WJLA.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Before his latest movie premiered, festival chief Thierry Frémaux shared some kind words with the crowd about Washington.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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In the workplace, how kind (or not critical) one is to themself is likely not the first place managers will jump to when thinking about how to improve safety processes at work.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Reese, the police lieutenant, urged pedestrians to remain vigilant.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Lauren discovered that beneath Eric’s imposing exterior was a thoughtful and caring individual who shared her passion for adventure.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Baldwin, playing a grizzled criminal gunslinger who is also a caring grandpa, does his best to lend the film a menacing movie-star charisma.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Thiele said that DJs should be used to being awake late, which Snow agreed with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Be aware that closing the drawer while your bedmate is sleeping will absolutely jolt them awake.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Arsenal are also interested in the possibility of adding a wide player, although such a signing might require one of their existing options to depart.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Many users aren’t interested in a touch screen for general computing, so the reflection annoyances aren’t worth the trade-off to plenty of shoppers.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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