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as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a most solicitous husband, he had already cleaned the house and cooked dinner by the time his wife returned home from work
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as in enthusiastic
showing urgent desire or interest
a family that is solicitous to put this whole unfortunate affair behind them and to move on with their lives
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Recent Examples of solicitous
Keyishian’s gentle Theo is so solicitous that Sally’s abrasiveness begins to feel abusive, not to say theatrically off-putting.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Karen was more solicitous, offering to take me to lunch.
—Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Helen, who has the most solicitous husband in the world, believes that divorced people give up too easily.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
And Trump has nothing to lose from being friendly, even solicitous to Mamdani.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Karen was more solicitous, offering to take me to lunch.
—Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Helen, who has the most solicitous husband in the world, believes that divorced people give up too easily.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
And Trump has nothing to lose from being friendly, even solicitous to Mamdani.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitous
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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But as an artist accumulates experiences, the attentive listener starts to carry that baggage with them, particularly as artists spend more and more time selling the self than the art.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Siskel panned it, but Ebert gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up.—
Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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His soft opening events have brought in enthusiastic batters and sports fans.—
Jenna Thompson
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Regardless of one’s position, a decision about downtown’s historic core deserves thoughtful public discussion.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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General Daily Insight for June 14, 2026 Fresh pages wait for thoughtful words tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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While much has been made of the eight-floor Obama Presidential Museum, many in the communities around the soon-to-open presidential library complex are excited to enjoy the outdoor spaces with friends and family.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Levine, of course, had even kinder things to say about the contestant who prompted all three to turn their chairs during the audition round.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Each edition is a well-aged rye whiskey that has been given a first-of-its kind cask finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Melophiles will be treated to sets by acclaimed guitarist (and avid surfer) Peter Sprague also during opening-night festivities, and live performances by the beloved local favorite vintage rock band, the Mar Dels on Saturday.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Brand Carney, who started the GoFundMe page, wrote that Michael was always caring and generous.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Use your caring tone, and make a clear request so people know how to support you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Fury’s personal preference is not known but his delight at returning to America at the weekend points to him being eager to fight there again.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Of course, any soccer fan will be eager to win the World Cup tickets, but the other Verizon Shine experiences on the docket are also incredibly covetable.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Solicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitous. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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