intently
adverb
in·tent·ly
in-ˈtent-lē 
: in an intent or concentrated manner : with great effort, attention, or concentration
Their eyes, when they look at you and listen intently, focus like laser beams.—
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intently studied his notes just before the exam
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In a sweet video shared on Instagram, the family could be seen hunkering down on a sectional couch, shushing each other and staring intently at their television screen as Kerry Washington and Andrew Garfield announced the nominees.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
In one photo, Jenner could be seen appearing to whisper something in Chalamet's ear during the game, while in another, the pair intently watched the tournament with other spectators.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Few folks watch a 5-25 team like Washington intently, if at all.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Earlier this month, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Trump listens intently to the automotive industry, according to the Detroit Free Press.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
In one photo, Jenner could be seen appearing to whisper something in Chalamet's ear during the game, while in another, the pair intently watched the tournament with other spectators.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Few folks watch a 5-25 team like Washington intently, if at all.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Earlier this month, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Trump listens intently to the automotive industry, according to the Detroit Free Press.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Intently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intently. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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