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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The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
22 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
Adjective
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The nation’s largest association of observant Jews, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, held its first-ever attorneys’ conference in February.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the observant player will think BLADE and New Los Angeles’ general setup lends itself a little too well to militaristic fascism.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The more recent batch of 15 wolves came from B.C. and they were released (under the watchful eyes of many concerned ranchers) in Eagle and Pitkin Counties this January.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kyron Hudson, Devonte Ross are blending in nicely The transfer wide receivers worked through drills under the watchful eye of position coach Marques Hagans.—
Audrey Snyder,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, these steps are necessary for expansion, and companies that are mindful of these considerations can not only enter new markets but also thrive in them.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If participating in events or personal consumption, be mindful of local laws and regulations.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Consider a 4-year-old who has been awake for 16,000 hours, LeCun suggests.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Neighbors initially complained about the gunshot-style sound of the flag flapping in the wind and keeping them awake at night.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the law itself stands firm, its power has always depended on vigilant enforcement.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visitors are advised to be aware of their surroundings, avoid walking or driving at night and be extra vigilant when visiting banks and ATMs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lancia Scorpion people are a rare breed, and hat’s off to them for keeping the flame alive.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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The team was made up of epidemiologists and physicians who focused on preventing babies from getting HIV from their mother and keeping children with HIV around the world alive and on treatment to suppress the virus.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Our brains are aware of inconsistencies in the imagery at a detailed level, even if the exact nature of these inconsistencies eludes our conscious perception.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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