attentively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attentively
Adverb
  • Before launching a new product or opening a new facility, thoroughly test the market to determine demand and pricing power.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • He was thoroughly dominated by Randle all series and walked out of Target Center saying these Wolves may not be done yet.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Adverb
  • Smith said that pain management was somewhat of an afterthought during his own recovery process but he’s been happy to see how professional sports is now taking the issue seriously.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
  • Smith, who was seriously injured in the attack, testified for hours Monday about abuse and harassment at Brand’s hands.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Adverb
  • These are people who have lived in the United States, and who have been in the process of earnestly applying for legal status for years.
    Karen Tumlin, Time, 6 May 2025
  • Some of them are earnestly engaged in helping parents navigate a bewildering time of life.
    Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
Adverb
  • Plants produce sweetly fragrant flowers from the growing shoot tips continuously from spring through frost, providing a constant supply of nectar for native bees and butterflies.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
  • After she was transferred to an intensive care unit, an obstetric nurse stayed by her bedside continuously to monitor the fetus’ heart rate and movements.
    Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
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“Attentively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attentively. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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