mindful
adjective
mind·ful
ˈmīn(d)-fəl 
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your power—
Ayesha Grice
Ayesha Grice2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans—New Republic
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Examples of mindful in a Sentence
a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
Recent Examples on the Web
Be mindful of pedestrians who may be walking around with their eyes on the sky.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The men would walk for miles and needed to be mindful of weight.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Although driving during the solar eclipse isn't inherently dangerous, Arizona Department of Transportation spokesperson Doug Pacey reminded drivers to remain vigilant and mindful of the unique hazards associated with the event.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
American officials, mindful of the threat to Taiwan from a mainland Chinese government that considers the island a renegade province, have pushed U.S. and Taiwanese companies—including TSMC—to diversify geographically.
—Debby Wu, Fortune Asia, 3 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Fang said that faculty members want to be mindful of applicants’ timelines.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Studies have shown that there are downsides to remote work (which is one form of flexible working) such as proximity bias and disconnect with the team during onboarding, which employers are mindful of.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
Be mindful of deadlines and consider starting the application well in advance to avoid rushing the process.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The weather service urges motorists to be mindful of slick roads.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The men would walk for miles and needed to be mindful of weight.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Although driving during the solar eclipse isn't inherently dangerous, Arizona Department of Transportation spokesperson Doug Pacey reminded drivers to remain vigilant and mindful of the unique hazards associated with the event.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
American officials, mindful of the threat to Taiwan from a mainland Chinese government that considers the island a renegade province, have pushed U.S. and Taiwanese companies—including TSMC—to diversify geographically.
—Debby Wu, Fortune Asia, 3 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Fang said that faculty members want to be mindful of applicants’ timelines.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Studies have shown that there are downsides to remote work (which is one form of flexible working) such as proximity bias and disconnect with the team during onboarding, which employers are mindful of.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
Be mindful of deadlines and consider starting the application well in advance to avoid rushing the process.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The weather service urges motorists to be mindful of slick roads.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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