1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a most solicitous husband, he had already cleaned the house and cooked dinner by the time his wife returned home from work
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as in enthusiastic
showing urgent desire or interest
a family that is solicitous to put this whole unfortunate affair behind them and to move on with their lives
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Recent Examples of solicitous
Lud had been solicitous toward her since Zhuna’s murder, leaving daily messages of support and offering invitations to meals, without insisting and without regard for how complicated his own schedule was.
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EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Dodi sat beside her and acted very solicitous, constantly whispering in her ear.
—airmail.news, 7 Dec. 2024
With its elegant rooms and suites, beautifully decorated with furniture from Scandinavian and Italian designers, Villa Dagmar exudes warmth and solicitous service.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Even the Trump administration – which was far more solicitous of Riyadh than the current White House – had little political appetite for deepening the United States’ controversial involvement in the war and was keenly conscious of the coalition’s battlefield limitations.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2021
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EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Dodi sat beside her and acted very solicitous, constantly whispering in her ear.
—airmail.news, 7 Dec. 2024
With its elegant rooms and suites, beautifully decorated with furniture from Scandinavian and Italian designers, Villa Dagmar exudes warmth and solicitous service.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Even the Trump administration – which was far more solicitous of Riyadh than the current White House – had little political appetite for deepening the United States’ controversial involvement in the war and was keenly conscious of the coalition’s battlefield limitations.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitous
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The town has long been home to some of the world’s most remarkable ski resorts, each seemingly outdoing the last with grander lobbies, better views, and ever-more attentive service.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to the limited number of guests on board, every aspect of the journey is more personal—from the warm camaraderie of fellow travelers to the attentive crew who tailor experiences to each guest’s interests and activity levels.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Educators and parents are increasingly enthusiastic that matching learning styles to students will reap academic rewards.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Told from the point of view of Ruffalo's lawman and the everyman (Tom Pelphry) who is surprisingly leading the robberies, the drama is seriously dark but also thoughtful and addictive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The goal isn’t wholesale replacement of traditional investments but rather thoughtful inclusion to improve long-term outcomes.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the service lost subscribers last quarter—a show people are excited about could lure back some whose bundles expired.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like her popular work with Timberland, which includes glossy, patent leather versions of the brand’s boots and a 14-inch heel, Carter’s Nike debut wasn’t afraid to take chances, which has us even more excited for what’s to come next from the collaboration.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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There's fanfare and unique vendors at every corner, so embrace the journey and be kind to others while shopping, both vendors and other shoppers.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Continuing the Scandinavian stereotype, the Finnish community is similarly kind and welcoming to visitors.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As for their own personal favorites, Walzideh has shifted from an avid romance reader to a romantasy fan.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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In January, the Birding & Wildlife Festival brings together avid avian enthusiasts.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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To watch my daughter and her husband be such wonderful parents — and my other daughter and son and their partners being caring aunts and uncles — brings me so much joy.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Isaac, 9, is a caring and active young boy who loves helping out and trying new things.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Employees are eager to experiment with AI tools, but unclear policies and a lack of training fuel secrecy instead of confidence.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wrapped in a bulky down jacket, Putin greeted residents eager to meet him.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Solicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitous. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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