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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
Its own history fresh in mind, Washington should have been more attentive to Russia’s concerns about Ukraine’s membership in NATO.
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Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
The people in charge of hotel guests are highly skilled at being attentive to the presence of a legend, while also acting as if nothing is out of the ordinary.
—Jan Gradvall
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Steve Jobs, the legendary tech visionary who co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak, was famously attentive to image-making for his brand.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
For weeks, Combs, 55, has maintained an attentive and easygoing presence inside a Manhattan federal courtroom — occasionally shaking his head, fidgeting in his seat or passing sticky notes to his attorneys.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
The people in charge of hotel guests are highly skilled at being attentive to the presence of a legend, while also acting as if nothing is out of the ordinary.
—Jan Gradvall
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Steve Jobs, the legendary tech visionary who co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak, was famously attentive to image-making for his brand.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
For weeks, Combs, 55, has maintained an attentive and easygoing presence inside a Manhattan federal courtroom — occasionally shaking his head, fidgeting in his seat or passing sticky notes to his attorneys.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
Adjective
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The genre as a whole is widely celebrated for its age-appropriate narratives and emotional depth, and the film has long been praised for its thoughtful portrayal of childhood and growing up.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Fans show up to the Cowboy Carter tour in thoughtful, inventive takes on Western Americana fashion, stadiums filled with denim, bandanas, cowboy hats, and looks that don’t just scream U.S.A but hoot and holler.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vogue,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The National Weather Service on Sunday posted an alert warning of elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the atmosphere because of wildfire smoke.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Dortmund was scheduled for a lunchtime and an afternoon kickoff in Cincinnati during the group stage, where the recorded temperatures approached 100F, while temperatures for the Real Madrid clash in New Jersey were a little kinder but still hot at pitch level.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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But use kind humor, not nasty or deprecating humor.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Authorities were urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops.—
Stepheny Price , Bradford Betz , Landon Mion , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 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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Twice as many women anticipated judgment or condemnation rather than caring and compassionate responses from their faith communities.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Serve and return interactions are interactions that involve responsive back and forth exchanges between a baby or young child and a caring adult.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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She was jolted awake by blinking lights and a buzzing phone.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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On the floor below, another student was still awake.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The Contour Face is fabulous for those interested in general regeneration or alleviating signs of aging, but those with acne-prone skin should consider its Clear mask which utilizes blue light, clinically proven to kill acne-causing bacteria.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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However, at 39, Horford may not be interested in a gap year.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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