mindful
adjective
mind·ful
ˈmīn(d)-fəl 
1
: bearing in mind : aware
… be mindful of how you use your power.—
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: inclined to be aware
… a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans.—New Republic
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a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Be particularly mindful between dusk and dawn when alligators are most active.
—Mark Price
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Users can be mindful of their own AI footprint — and press providers to deliver AI with sustainability in mind.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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