attentively

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentively
Adverb
  • The Dayton band, which rose to fame in the 1970s, filled its set with a variety of theatrics and gimmicks that left me thoroughly entertained.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
  • Use a garden sprayer or a spray bottle to apply the milk spray to the tops and undersides of plant leaves, ensuring they are thoroughly drenched.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Adverb
  • According to two flight attendants—Karen Young, who has 47 years of experience, and Crista Treat, who takes her airport outfits just as seriously as her vacation looks—far too many travelers still fall short.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
  • New research from the Jackson Lab, however, has found a unique biological fingerprint of the disease in the gut microbiome, which should not only give ME/CFS patients hope that their symptoms will be taken seriously, but also open the door to new treatment options.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Adverb
  • That was almost three years ago; today, Grok 4 was the only major chatbot that would earnestly fulfill this request.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
  • There are some who earnestly enjoy it, but many more who are trying to get as drunk as possible and believe (accurately) that the Long Island Iced Tea is the quickest way to get there.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Adverb
  • Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • By continuously evaluating first-party data, media quality insights and cost variables, AI can make real-time decisions that drive better business KPIs.
    Dan Slivjanovski, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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“Attentively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentively. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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