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 staff is also exceptionally attentive, and no detail is overlooked.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025 -
Under the colorful stalactites dripping from the round ceiling of Room XX, a sculpture by Spanish artist Miquel Barceló representing multiculturalism and tolerance, the room was full and attentive.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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His parents were Eastern European Jewish and mildly observant, and his father Samuel embodied an unusual mix of being a well-read, well-informed, amateur inventor/butcher/grocer.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
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His son, more attentive than him, more observant than even his wife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Techniques passed down through generations, refined through repetition and perfected under the watchful eye of a woman who demanded excellence.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In it, rooms filled with monitors show simulated airplanes taxiing on runways and taking off – all under the watchful eyes of students learning to keep the flying public safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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As consumers, be mindful of AI usage, every query counts.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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One thing to be mindful of is that the EOS R7 is an APS-C camera, as opposed to a full-frame camera.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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She was jolted awake by blinking lights and a buzzing phone.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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This realization is especially haunting given that Dylan Mortensen, one of the surviving roommates who was awake at the time of the murders, saw someone in a black mask walk through the house.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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This same accident-prone influence might apply to your pet, so be vigilant.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Maine State Police are warning the community to stay vigilant but have not divulged the cause of death or any details about the crime scene, leaving Stewart’s family with questions and nearby residents with fears that a killer may be among them.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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With each passing day, however, the chance of finding someone alive dwindles.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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With more than 1,000 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, readers appreciate the abundance of overwater villas at Maldivian resorts, bioluminescent beaches, and world-class snorkeling in coral reefs alive with manta rays and reef sharks.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Be aware of any coyote behaving abnormally or exhibiting unusually bold behavior (e.g., approaching people for food, attacking leashed pets that are with their owners, stalking children, chasing joggers or bikers, etc.) and report these incidents to authorities immediately.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The president once again claimed without evidence that Biden wasn't aware of what was being signed.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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