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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
Hosts and servers sometimes err on the side of too solicitous.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
Sure, Biden has a handful of close confidants but has not been exactly solicitous for advice since winning the White House.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
Hosts and servers sometimes err on the side of too solicitous.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
Sure, Biden has a handful of close confidants but has not been exactly solicitous for advice since winning the White House.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for solicitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitous
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Pity the documentary filmmaker: A job already replete with near impossibilities—impossible to secure funding, impossible to get distribution, impossible to find an attentive audience—has just become even more difficult.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tap Into Your Listening Superpowers While extroverts might dominate conversations with their energy and expressiveness, introverts typically excel at attentive listening.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Eric Bailly was the most enthusiastic dancer, standing on the massage table giving it some and kicking pizza boxes.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Buehrle delighted a cold but enthusiastic crowd of 25,390 at the stadium during a 6-0 blanking of the Texas Rangers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Virtual work can be thoughtful, efficient, and sustainable, but only if the foundation is clear.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The post sparked a thoughtful discussion in the comments, with one user suggesting that neither party was necessarily in the wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His new kick-change has been a nice weapon against lefties and Taillon is excited about the pitch.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kolache fans headed to Florida's Gulf Coast shouldn't get too excited yet, though.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Harrell describes her daughter as a kind, sweet child who always sought to do what was right.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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What Lee liked best about playing Go-tak, a seemingly tough guy with a kind heart, was bonding with his fellow actors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Most people – even the most avid birders and aviculturists – have never seen nor even heard about these Neotropical parrots, and to the best of my knowledge, they are not kept in any zoo collections.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Comments As an avid shopper, my closet is often overflowing with clothes, which makes packing for trips a precarious experience.—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Taylor, a charming extrovert who can make anyone feel comfortable, is eager to help Avery find new friends and learn to flirt with women.—
Diya Chacko,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
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But Hilton could be eager for a showdown with Harris.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Solicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitous. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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