variants
also tentie
as in attentive
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
I warn ye now, ye best be tenty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenty
Adjective
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Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025 -
In Los Angeles, buyers continue to be drawn to these makers for their unique craftsmanship and attentive, personalized service — with Instagram playing a key role in offering direct access beyond traditional retail.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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His son, more attentive than him, more observant than even his wife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Under his watchful eye, the new site will spotlight the finest talents in the region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Emmanuel-Thomas had got his first call-up to Arsenal’s first-team squad at age 17, and there were almost two years when the teenager trained under manager Arsene Wenger’s watchful eye.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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So, instead of ordering a preset deck, make your own mindful craft.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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Keep your eyes and ears open and be prudently mindful of all prophecies concerning the future of AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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My wife had been awake for thirty-six hours when our baby was delivered by C-section.—
Danny Lorberbaum
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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As the noise pierced through the house day and night, keeping her children awake, Natalie was concerned about dogs possibly being mistreated nearby.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Ron Martin, the Burleson officer who oversaw the case, urged shoppers to be vigilant when buying gift cards from racks at big box retailers.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Arkansas officials urged residents of the surrounding Izard County to stay vigilant and lock the doors of their homes and vehicles following his escape.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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But Jude had been alive then and with them on the trip.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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The Tour remained silent, keeping speculation alive, until ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news amid golf's biggest event - the US Open.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Hospitals and health care systems across the country should ensure primary care physicians are aware of these tests and understand how to use them.—
Jim Taylor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Fatal attack The Pentagon is painfully aware of the threat.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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