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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
Susan became particularly attentive when the sportscaster turned to women's tennis, her favorite sport
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
an attentive neighbor who helps out whenever and wherever she spots a need
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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
if only for your own safety, you need to stay attentive when you are hunting
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Recent Examples of attentive
If tariffs cause a one-off rise in prices, the Fed could be inclined to look through the adjustment and be more attentive to what is happening to the labor market.
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Neil Irwin, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Being attentive to nuances in how curse words are used in different settings can guide you toward a more productive relationship with profanity.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
This was pulling back his focus to a larger group while also being attentive to individual development.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Will the many people who can’t get off the hamster wheel of attention-wrangling on social media today become attached to A.I. lovers that are ceaselessly attentive, loyal, flattering, and comforting?
—Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentive
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The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.—
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This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.—
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The Suncoast region is seeing particularly high alert levels.—
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In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.—
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She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.—
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While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.—
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But being vigilant and seeking medical attention at the first sign of the illness—which is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same culprit behind chicken pox—can make a big difference in your recovery.—
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But this is just one of several ways the Trump administration is targeting the PSLF program — so borrowers on track for loan forgiveness must continue to remain vigilant.—
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
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Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.—
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All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.—
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Tommy was already awake, heading to the bank for a monthly meeting.—
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A little bit of cream cheese glaze is a nod to the cake's traditional frosting. 12 Hummingbird Cake Recipes That Can't Get Any Sweeter Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Cookies: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 oz.) 1 tsp.—
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This first-of-its-kind program will accept (12) NYC students who are interested in learning about careers within the media industry.—
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Giacchino would, however, be interested in doing more.—
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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