attentively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentively
Adverb
  • But how? Here’s a start: • Consider everything, but consider it thoroughly.
    Drew Gerber, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Martinez spoke thoroughly on the topic of not being a helicopter parent, rather guiding children to their own results.
    Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025
Adverb
  • But there’s no doubt teams are taking it seriously.
    Oli Gamp, New York Times, 19 June 2025
  • Comfy versions from some of our favorite footwear brands—including Sorel, Dr. Scholl’s, and Sam Edelman—are seriously discounted at Amazon this month.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Adverb
  • In many ways, crypto has become a secular religion for the 21st century, a rare space where young people can gather to earnestly discuss how to improve the world and actually build solutions.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Situated at the family’s dining table with the figurines arrayed before him, Evan earnestly explained each character’s special powers, according to the video game.
    Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Adverb
  • As of Friday, the space station has been continuously crewed for 24 years, 7 months and 19 days.
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 23 June 2025
  • Implement programs to continuously develop the skills of the existing workforce and adapt to technological changes.
    Dave Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“Attentively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentively. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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