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
Viewer Reactions Instagram users instantly flocked to the video, touched by Rusty's attentiveness and curiosity.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Both audiences can struggle with attentiveness, want to be led, and ultimately just want to have fun.
—Nina West
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
This evidence further highlights that the extraordinary bond dogs share with humans is deeply biological, shaped by thousands of years of evolution favoring social attentiveness and cooperation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Thirty-three states have enacted legislation regarding school cellphone usage amid a growing push to restrict students’ smartphone access in schools, primarily due to mental health and concerns about academic attentiveness.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
His coworkers remember his room-brightening smile, his jokes and his attentiveness on the job.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Both audiences can struggle with attentiveness, want to be led, and ultimately just want to have fun.
—Nina West
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
This evidence further highlights that the extraordinary bond dogs share with humans is deeply biological, shaped by thousands of years of evolution favoring social attentiveness and cooperation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Thirty-three states have enacted legislation regarding school cellphone usage amid a growing push to restrict students’ smartphone access in schools, primarily due to mental health and concerns about academic attentiveness.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
His coworkers remember his room-brightening smile, his jokes and his attentiveness on the job.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentiveness
Noun
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Known to power all-around mental clarity, alertness, and focus, this powder is an ideal pick-me-up for a post-lunch afternoon work slump or mid-morning meeting.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, this depression of the CNS may result in drowsiness, sedation, and lack of mental alertness.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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How the team adjusts in their first game without their best player will be worth the watch.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Recent years have seen dozens of drownings in the region, underscoring the need for vigilance and adherence to official warnings.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Attentiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentiveness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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