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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On the Exposure band’s initial spring tour — shows in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities —curious and attentive FrippHeads experienced their cult fave album beginning to end, down to the telephone rings at its start.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025 -
While large companies often feel distant or impersonal, small businesses can be present, attentive and engaged.—
Chris Harris,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Peretz is not observant, and he is covered with tattoos.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Silverstein had a much different experience growing up, given the fact that his parents were both Baalei teshuva (irreligious Jews who become more observant later in life).—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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By official count, there are about 6 million Catholics in China, but the number may be higher when counting those who practice at underground churches to avoid Beijing’s watchful eye.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Powell has signaled that the Fed is keeping a watchful eye on the impact of Mr. Trump's trade policies.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the long term, the Vikings must be mindful of the makeup of the receiver room.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Guests should be mindful of hallway conversations, especially during quiet hours.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The light from screens can trick your brain into staying awake.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bellflower adds a second adult in school counselor Bailey Gallagher (Molly Griggs), a character the audience can enjoy seeing slowly awake to the villain hiding in their midst.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans will be vigilant to see if the name of the source ever comes out or is revealed at some point in the future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Instead, the laws are being crafted to help the kids whose parents either aren’t presently vigilant about protecting their kids, don’t understand how to utilize the technology already in existence to protect their kids, or both.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sunny and Gizmo have only been alive for a few weeks but have already garnered quite a few fans.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the game series, it's assumed that Bill is still alive when Ellie, Joel and Tess leave.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The White House is likely aware of that fact as it reportedly is expected to go to Congress with a formal request to claw back the $1.1 billion currently allocated for the CPB over the next two years.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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People advised to avoid salt or lower sodium in their diet should be aware of this if considering eating sauerkraut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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