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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Adjective
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Contributions spike dramatically in the two months prior to an election, precisely when candidates are vulnerable, and voters are most attentive.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Dōgon is alluringly dim and powered by an army of attentive servers.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cryer is similarly observant toward Sheen’s extended public meltdown, an early inflection point in the social media era in which onlookers got an exhilarating blow-by-blow of one man’s downward spiral.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Caption with Intention has been a project in the pipeline since 2019 under the watchful eye of Bruno Mazzotti, an Executive Creative Director at FCB Chicago who, having grown up in Brazil with two deaf parents, identifies as a real-life CODA as in the 2022 Oscar-winning film of the same title.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nine other members of the American team are there, under the watchful eye of Bradley and his vice-captains.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The judges seemed mindful that timing is of the essence and hinted a ruling might come sooner rather than later.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bone up on unit pricing and be mindful of the mode of pricing—whether the item is based on weight (per pound) or by quantity or count.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The watch also includes Sleep Score, which breaks down sleep stages such as core, deep and awake to give users a clearer picture of rest quality.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nightmares about what happened — both on the street and in the hospital — keep him awake.—
Cara Anthony,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rest assured, such anomalies occur from time to time, and all of us - especially the young - should be vigilant to anticipate - and prevent - them.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Fredericksburg is just as alive with antique shops, art galleries, and farm-to-table dining.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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