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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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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 attentive
Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
With little to no visitors during this period, staff have more time to be attentive, hands-on, and spend quality time with guests.
—Maija De Rijk-Uys
published, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
The gleeful, attentive crowd — heavy on young women in cowgirl drag — cheered on the new songs and cheered even harder for the old ones.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Unanimous five-star reviews rave about the attentive host (a local wildlife biologist), spacious modern rooms, and most of all the gorgeous tiled bathroom with a soaking tub and rainfall shower.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The director frequently frames the pair in tight, fraught two-shots: His pocket-device cinematography, however economical, is never careless, attentive to the pale desolation of the surrounding landscape and the stark dimness of Jana’s home.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
With little to no visitors during this period, staff have more time to be attentive, hands-on, and spend quality time with guests.
—Maija De Rijk-Uys
published, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
The gleeful, attentive crowd — heavy on young women in cowgirl drag — cheered on the new songs and cheered even harder for the old ones.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Unanimous five-star reviews rave about the attentive host (a local wildlife biologist), spacious modern rooms, and most of all the gorgeous tiled bathroom with a soaking tub and rainfall shower.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
Adjective
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On social media, where complaints about dodgy deliveries are a more common occurrence, Singh’s thoughtful act went viral.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Supporters deny that the move is a retaliation against KC Life, and say their goal is to protect the neighborhood’s historic fabric while supporting thoughtful development like the Norman School conversion.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Authorities did not issue a statewide AMBER Alert because no vehicle or suspect descriptions met the alert criteria, KTLA reported.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office urged people using the pedestrian trail to stay alert and aware of their surroundings.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Asked about Trump's relationship with her and with Epstein, Maxwell said Trump was always kind and cordial with her.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Sweet, feisty, kind, smart, sensitive and spiritual.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, family offices must remain vigilant, implementing proactive cybersecurity measures not just for their assets but also for their family members.—
Jason Lau,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 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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Jordana Brewster plays Dom’s loyal, caring and brave sister Mia Toretto, who becomes the wife of franchise co-lead Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and mother of their children.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Halford recalled Osbourne’s generosity and caring nature, as well as his musical feats with Sabbath and as a solo act.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His whole family, including his 5-year-old child, were still awake, waiting to receive him.—
Scott Detrow,
NPR,
24 Aug. 2025
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Talk to your doctor if bladder issues or leg spasms are keeping you awake. 2.—
Health,
Health,
23 Aug. 2025
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But these videos were few and far between—other people can be an obstacle to running your life with the precision of a ticking watch.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, YouTube, which is the most popular podcasting platform, launched its own top podcast charts in May and ranks shows weekly by watch time.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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