1
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
In the wake of the election results—an outcome that once again underscored the deep divisions running through the United States—Ladd left a thoughtful message aimed at uniting a nation at odds with itself.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Overall, the Fitbit Charge 6 delivers easy access to health tracking with thoughtful upgrades.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Founded in 2021 by Neal Andrew Barber, Studio Nocturne has quickly become known for its site-specific designs and thoughtful use of materials.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
That statement perfectly captures who Nathan is— a thoughtful, grounded, and compassionate leader.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Overall, the Fitbit Charge 6 delivers easy access to health tracking with thoughtful upgrades.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Founded in 2021 by Neal Andrew Barber, Studio Nocturne has quickly become known for its site-specific designs and thoughtful use of materials.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
That statement perfectly captures who Nathan is— a thoughtful, grounded, and compassionate leader.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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Alongside discovery, Cairo Film Festival remains attentive to legacy.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Always kind, always fair, always attentive — with that unmistakable so British accent.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Officials have yet to determine whether the explosion was accidental or deliberate.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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It should be said that the NTSB — the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the cause(s) of the crash — takes a very deliberate approach.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Dach was feeling reflective after the game Saturday.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In the past, things had been worked out regarding Billy Gunn appearing at the WWE Hall Of Fame, Bryan Danielson giving kind words in a John Cena tribute show, and Chris Jericho appearing on Steve Austin’s podcast on the WWE Network.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Spirited, political, and deeply kind individuals, the Christos were passionately devoted to their artistic vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Johnson, Evans and Pascal – and while certainly thoughtful, the film's strengths are upended by a mood-murdering melancholy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The day of the hearing, Vande Kolk climbed into his truck and headed home, feeling melancholy.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Real, curious and caring customers.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The foster teens of San Pasqual Academy received wonderful gifts from many caring individuals, that made their Halloween very special.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The ledger is the foundation of reasoned conclusion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The differences between any given Grokipedia and Wikipedia entry are in some sense hard to debate because there is no shared ground upon which to have a reasoned disagreement; to gravitate toward Grokipedia is to leave the world of evidence for that of belief.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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