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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Most talks were well-attended by attentive crowds, but not all audience members were impressed by Stanke’s message.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
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Talk about Fly, Eagles, Fly. Reid and Sirianni, adaptive and attentive, are soaring, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fun fact: People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, observant and resourceful, but can also be possessive, cautious and secretive, per the Chinese Language Institute.—
Alissa Widman Neese,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trust, someone who’s themselves, someone who’s observant and has their fingers on the pulse of the diff dynamics at camp, someone funny, someone strong both mentally and physically.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His subjects are usually men, but under the watchful eye of Ian, they are shown embodying both their masculine and feminine auras.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cotton farming is a labor-intensive process, requiring workers to toil in the scorching sun for up to 10 hours a day under the watchful eyes of field supervisors.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Because of this, some people may want to limit eating it frequently or be mindful of portion sizes and preparation.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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In an article on destination weddings from Martha Stewart Weddings, couples are urged to be mindful of financial constraints.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What to Serve with Chicken Wings Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 1/2 lb.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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The headband emits acoustic simulation that responds to the user’s brainwaves to induce sleep by suppressing alpha waves, which occur when the brain is in a relaxed state but still awake.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Authorities and consumer advocates are urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid clicking suspicious links in such messages.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Andover athletic director Wayne Puglisi and his fellow committee members remain vigilant in their approach.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The objects are alive because the space is alive because the grays are alive.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Had the Laken Riley Act been in effect, Ibarra, who is serving a life sentence, would have previously been deported and Laken Riley would be alive.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, a settlement in the case reportedly includes a clause prohibiting dramatization of the Chandler family that the film’s creative team was not aware of until after shooting on the project was complete, requiring the movie to be reworked, Puck reported.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Local reports said Nakai had continued to appear on programs after execs were aware of the situation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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