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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
The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
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John Buckingham, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
This isn’t the kind of puzzle thriller in which all the elements click into place with a thudding literalism that compliments an attentive eye.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
An aging Afghan mother prepares to open a textiles shop, as captured by her daughter’s attentive lens, only for the Taliban and its anti-woman agenda to return to power.
—Jack Howland, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
An attentive passerby noticed something in a wetland in Sweden and picked up a rusty brown loop.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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John Buckingham, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
This isn’t the kind of puzzle thriller in which all the elements click into place with a thudding literalism that compliments an attentive eye.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
An aging Afghan mother prepares to open a textiles shop, as captured by her daughter’s attentive lens, only for the Taliban and its anti-woman agenda to return to power.
—Jack Howland, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
An attentive passerby noticed something in a wetland in Sweden and picked up a rusty brown loop.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
Adjective
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The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Suncoast region is seeing particularly high alert levels.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But being vigilant and seeking medical attention at the first sign of the illness—which is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same culprit behind chicken pox—can make a big difference in your recovery.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Remain vigilant in our name, and in memory of us; recognize when human rights, women’s rights, children’s rights and minority rights are being violated.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 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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Is this handsome and caring male doctor truly such a monster?!—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tommy was already awake, heading to the bank for a monthly meeting.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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A little bit of cream cheese glaze is a nod to the cake's traditional frosting. 12 Hummingbird Cake Recipes That Can't Get Any Sweeter Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Cookies: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 oz.) 1 tsp.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This first-of-its-kind program will accept (12) NYC students who are interested in learning about careers within the media industry.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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