mindful

adjective mind·ful \ ˈmīn(d)-fəl \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

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Definition of mindful

1 : bearing in mind : aware

be mindful of how you use your power
—Ayesha Grice

2 : 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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Theater producers say that Tony voters, while mindful of quality, also often like to give a lift to a show that could use it, since the Best Musical honor typically results in a sizable box-office uptick.

— charles passy, WSJ, "The Trick to a Long Broadway Run: Losing the Tony Award for Best Musical," 7 June 2018
The success of moderate candidates in the Democratic primaries suggests this is making the party more pragmatic and mindful of party unity than Mr Sanders, an ideologue who is not a Democratic Party member, might like.

— The Economist, "Berned out," 7 June 2018
Remain mindful of portions, both to prevent overeating, and avoid food waste.

— Health.com, "Is the Nordic Diet Really Healthier Than the Mediterranean Diet? A Nutritionist Weighs In," 6 June 2018
When around a fire, be mindful of your clothing, as synthetic materials can melt.

— lindsay kimble, PEOPLE.com, "Summer Has Arrived — Here's How to Avoid Flesh-Eating Bacteria & More Warm Weather Health Hazards," 5 June 2018
Our solutions must reflect our unique cultural diversity, creativity, and experiences, yet remain mindful of the diffuse new power structures of the digital age.

— miamiherald, "Leigh-Ann Buchanan," 5 June 2018
Also be mindful that as the sun goes down, temperatures can drop dramatically.

— chronicle staff report, San Francisco Chronicle, "BottleRock 2018: Tips on how to rock Napa’s biggest music festival," 24 May 2018
Be mindful at the gate area or in the airline lounge, another prime spot for crooks to case premium travelers.

— mark ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Reality of In-Flight Theft," 18 May 2018
Hashmi is an impressive young man, carrying a 4.0 GPA and already mindful of his place in the world.

— roy bragg, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio teenage golfer gets to play in pro-am with Tiger Woods," 3 May 2018

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: aware of something that may be important

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adjective mind·ful \ ˈmīnd-fəl \

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: keeping in mind : aware They were mindful of the dangers.

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