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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On the Exposure band’s initial spring tour — shows in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities —curious and attentive FrippHeads experienced their cult fave album beginning to end, down to the telephone rings at its start.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025 -
While large companies often feel distant or impersonal, small businesses can be present, attentive and engaged.—
Chris Harris,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The news emerged publicly after an observant fan on social media pointed out signs of a recent injury in a photograph of the legendary performer, prompting Thompson to address the query and clarify the situation involved a successful skin cancer removal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Laura is observant, tender, strong-willed, hot-tempered.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Jockeying under a watchful Eye Amid widespread speculation over who will be the next pope, theologians say the faithful look at pre-conclave jockeying as a chance for the divine to intervene in human matters.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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China’s intelligence agency has also launched a very public campaign on social media over the last two years warning its citizens against spying for foreign nations and to keep a watchful eye out for espionage attempts.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Exploring my routines through this new mindful lens has only reaffirmed the importance of resetting and refreshing with a conscious approach.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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But being mindful of how your body and emotions respond to everyday situations can offer valuable clues.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Since your body burns energy to stay awake, a lack of sleep can stress your brain over time.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 May 2025
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Even miles away in the capital of Srinagar, many residents stayed awake throughout the night, listening to fighter jets fly over Kashmir’s skies and scrolling social media feeds for any updates about the strikes and cross-border shelling.—
Fahad Shah,
Christian Science Monitor,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans will be vigilant to see if the name of the source ever comes out or is revealed at some point in the future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Instead, the laws are being crafted to help the kids whose parents either aren’t presently vigilant about protecting their kids, don’t understand how to utilize the technology already in existence to protect their kids, or both.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sunny and Gizmo have only been alive for a few weeks but have already garnered quite a few fans.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Harrison was a member of two bands in which every member is still alive and yet the chances of a concert reunion are virtually nonexistent.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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The White House is likely aware of that fact as it reportedly is expected to go to Congress with a formal request to claw back the $1.1 billion currently allocated for the CPB over the next two years.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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People advised to avoid salt or lower sodium in their diet should be aware of this if considering eating sauerkraut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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