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
New RepublicExamples of mindful in a Sentence
a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Be mindful to keep it at a distance from their food bowl or litter tray to avoid contamination.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
People with diabetes or insulin resistance should be mindful of portion sizes.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Start with two to five minutes of journaling, mindful eating, or soothing skin-care rituals, and increase as your capacity grows.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mindful
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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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