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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Flight attendants working premium economy cabins seem to be allocated in numbers that allow for attentive service, without the hovering sometimes found in business class.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025 -
While the crane parents are attentive, both of its chicks face risks.—
Anne Readel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 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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The official synopsis for the season, as per Hulu, reads: Glamorous singles live in a beautiful villa under the watchful gaze of the audience at home, who have the power to decide who stays and who goes.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Though the maneuver took place under the watchful gaze of ground control, the satellites aligned and maintained their relative positions, down to a single millimeter, autonomously.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Lightweight forms of polymorphism can also be applied to IoT cybersecurity, rotating communication protocols and encryption keys, enhancing resilience and being mindful of resources simultaneously.—
Carlo Tortora Brayda,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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How a Cup of Lemonade Led to a Meltdown On Reddit, a mom recounted a recent incident that quickly escalated: While attending a party, the mom in question hoped to keep her 19 month old child awake in order to maintain her regular nap and sleep schedule.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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Korean-Style Steak Sauce Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 oz.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The shark vanished after the attack, and swimmers in the area are advised to remain vigilant.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Bitcoin’s Future Depends on the Integrity of Its Movement If Bitcoin serves as a tool for liberation, its developers, advocates, and holders face an ongoing responsibility to remain vigilant.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Coffee houses Coffee houses have been a thing for longer than most people reading this article have been alive.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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The Knives must kill a Key to stay alive, and the Keys must stay alive to, well, stay alive.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Having arrived from Mercedes in 2023, a team that had won nine Constructors' Championships, Vowles is aware of the mindset a winning team needs to have.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The federal police document said Bolsonaro was both aware of the scheme and its main beneficiary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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