as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
your attentiveness prevented a potentially bad accident
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Recent Examples of attentiveness
Life without that kind of attentiveness?
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Steady, intentional eye contact conveys attentiveness and respect.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Good care requires a level of presence and attentiveness that just can’t be scaled.
—Jen Zamzow, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
The company is aiming squarely at a traveler who wants the convenience of commercial routes but the comfort and attentiveness that usually come with chartering a jet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025
Tilting your head toward another person indicates attentiveness and eagerness.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The current Super Cruise system monitors a driver's attentiveness through the use of sensors and eye-detection cameras.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
His possession-by-possession attentiveness was not good.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Steady, intentional eye contact conveys attentiveness and respect.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Good care requires a level of presence and attentiveness that just can’t be scaled.
—Jen Zamzow, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
The company is aiming squarely at a traveler who wants the convenience of commercial routes but the comfort and attentiveness that usually come with chartering a jet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025
Tilting your head toward another person indicates attentiveness and eagerness.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The current Super Cruise system monitors a driver's attentiveness through the use of sensors and eye-detection cameras.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
His possession-by-possession attentiveness was not good.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentiveness
Noun
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A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Enzymes convert cholesterol into cortisol, which is discharged from the outer layer of the adrenal glands, to sharpen alertness.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Boost Energy and Alertness Taking a walk in the morning has been associated with lower daytime sleepiness and improved alertness during the day.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And watches priced over $64,000 (CHF 50,000) are completely dominating the market, making up 89 percent of growth in 2025.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Private vigilance would prevent public slovenliness and insulate her from accidentally doing something embarrassing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Netanyahu also appealed to Israeli citizens to follow the guidance of the Home Front Command, emphasizing the need for vigilance and preparedness.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Attentiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentiveness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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