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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In Los Angeles, buyers continue to be drawn to these makers for their unique craftsmanship and attentive, personalized service — with Instagram playing a key role in offering direct access beyond traditional retail.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025 -
Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories How To Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Flower Beds How To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard Preventative Measures The best way to control ants in the garden is to be observant and take preventative measures before ants become a problem.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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From the jump, I'm struck by how observant Nwodim is.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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LifeLock Ultimate Plus monitors all three major credit bureaus to maintain a watchful eye on your credit reports and credit score.—
Advertising Content From Norton,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Vargas tried to keep a watchful eye over her daughter.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Being mindful of the future is especially important if you are involved in a long-term complex negotiation, such as the sale of a business, where many little details will be negotiated over the course of weeks, months or years.—
Matthew Phillips,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Aggressive verbal or physical outbursts, wandering, sleeping during the day and being awake all night are some examples.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Mississippi Pork Chops Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 1-inch boneless pork loin chops 1/2 tsp.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Recent attempts to use a domestic tragedy as an excuse to restrict homeschooling in the state remind us to be vigilant.—
Peter Wolfgang,
National Review,
27 May 2025
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Residents are advised to remain vigilant for health and fire risks during the peak heat advisory period and to follow all safety recommendations from public health and weather agencies.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Of the 255 hostages seized by Hamas on October 7, 2023, 58 still remain, of whom 20 are believed to be still alive.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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But the shadows remain—corruption is still alive, and Sara, and Teresa take on their roles as guardians of a world that offers them no protection.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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But he’s also gotta be aware of a lot of his tackles are gonna be below the knees.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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Goldenberg says in the future, rank-and-file attendees need to be aware of those signs — and act on them by alerting someone.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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