mindful

adjective mind·ful \ ˈmīn(d)-fəl \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 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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mindfully

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a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others

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Players must also be mindful of their off-field activities.

— michael mccann, SI.com, "Could Gareon Conley Legally Prove That Rape Allegation Caused Draft Slide, Financial Harm?," 12 July 2018
Be mindful of your portion sizes and ENJOY your food!!

— rebecca shinners, Health.com, "The Surprising Thing Kayla Itsines Says You Should Do If You Want Stronger Abs," 10 July 2018
Lastly, Roberts is said to be mindful of the Court’s institutional reputation.

— dylan scott, Vox, "John Roberts is the Supreme Court’s new swing vote. Is he going to overturn Roe v. Wade?," 9 July 2018
In just its fifth game together, Louisville’s new defense is going to have to play well as a unit, be mindful of the gaps and move quickly to the football — all main principles of new coordinator Brian VanGorder’s approach.

— jake lourim, The Courier-Journal, "How Louisville football can (and can’t) beat Georgia Tech," 7 July 2018
Seminole County officials have advised boaters on the St. Johns River to use caution by decreasing speeds, being mindful of debris in the water and watch out for low bridge clearances while water is high.

— stephen hudak, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Flood warning remains in effect for Geneva, St. Johns River," 6 July 2018
Chinese leaders may be mindful of their image at home.

— The Economist, "A deadline looms in China’s battle with foreign firms over Taiwan," 5 July 2018
Yes, the entire 10K course is closed to traffic; however, please be mindful of your surroundings in case of any emergencies.

— matt sabath, ajc, "What You Need to Know Before Running the AJC Peachtree Road Race," 28 June 2018
But that project is still at least five years away, and until then, truck drivers will have to be mindful of the heights of their loads.

— alex park, Houston Chronicle, "Truck strikes bridge on Katy Freeway," 25 June 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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