attentive

Example Sentences

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He was known for being detail-oriented, but also fully attentive to the big picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Juliette's head teacher, Amelia McIlroy, said she was "a genuinely caring and attentive listener, a true friend who listened with warmth, respect and sincere interest to her peers and to our staff".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

"As for us, his parents, we are waiting. Our contacts at the crisis centre are very attentive and inspire confidence. We are tired but optimistic," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

For attentive investors, the situation may be puzzling.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

The one thing that kept her polite and attentive to Mrs. Coulter was that tantalizing hope of going north.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman