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as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a thoughtful offer to watch the neighbors' children on moving day a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs
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as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a thoughtful argument for military action
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3
as in reflective
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
was a quiet and thoughtful child who rarely spoke but when he did, he almost always had something worthwhile to say
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Recent Examples of thoughtful
The service has always been warm and thoughtful.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The categories also lack thoughtful and vital clarity.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Director Violet Du Feng’s (Hidden Letters) thoughtful documentary examines the world of online dating and the tension that exists between personal authenticity and digital perception.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Some families schedule regular meetings, while others plan retreats that allow time both for recreation and thoughtful dialogue.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The categories also lack thoughtful and vital clarity.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Director Violet Du Feng’s (Hidden Letters) thoughtful documentary examines the world of online dating and the tension that exists between personal authenticity and digital perception.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Some families schedule regular meetings, while others plan retreats that allow time both for recreation and thoughtful dialogue.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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The musician also shared his gratitude for Jeremy Strong, who portrays his attentive manager Jon Landau, as well as his onscreen parents.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Its healing spa, small beach club, and attentive service match the quality of the food.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Now, faced with deliberate racial gerrymandering in other states and unchecked executive overreach at home, California must respond with equal determination.—
Trena Turner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Singer-songwriter Baby Rose stepped into a suite of Nina Simone songs, her voice—smoky, deliberate—pouring into the choreography.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Wettig noted in an August 2009 interview with NPR that though Thirtysomething's characters were often accused of being narcissistic by critics, their self-involvement was also reflective of the time.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cost was reported as the most prominent barrier to care in Texas, which was reflective of a national trend showing families with private insurance face greater barriers compared with families using public programs like Medicaid, according to the survey.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Our focus remains on creating safe, healthy, and kind schools that engage all students to embrace the power of learning.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The reception in Telluride was kinder, positioning the film’s NYFF premiere to be the tiebreaker.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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For Esquinas, the goal is to balance melancholy with hope.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Although the play has its melancholy moments, Shakina doesn’t dwell on them.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Behind the arrogant exterior, though, lies a caring, emotional boy eager to be loved and with a secret that’s haunting him.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Becerra, known for exploring themes of social and familial rupture—draws on his own teenage experiences to craft a raw, contemplative portrait of youth on the edge.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cam, who grieves his father throughout the film, allowed Withers to show that even the toughest men in the world have their contemplative moments.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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