attentive
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Here, Wembanyama has long shown a thoughtful mien: attentive, contemplative and, sure, a little nerdy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
It prompts me to be less attentive, because I perceive the notetaker as a safety net.
From Slate • May 24, 2026
Since becoming a mother, keepers said she had settled "beautifully" into her new role, and was proving to be "calm, attentive and content", while trusting her keepers to be nearby but not too close.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
It also spoke to who Kiara was as a person, family members said: beautiful, warm, thoughtfully attentive to details and focused on the things that matter most.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
In their presence she was charming and attentive, but they seemed to need more than just her friendship.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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