mindful
adjective
mind·ful
ˈmīn(d)-fəl 
1
: bearing in mind : aware
… be mindful of how you use your power.—
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: inclined to be aware
… a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans.—New Republic
New RepublicExamples of mindful in a Sentence
a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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Carve out some extra time to enjoy the alfresco deep soaking tub or take a mindful stroll among nature at the meditative labyrinth walk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Be mindful not to constantly complain about his bike.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Not surprisingly, the analog lifestyle is being adopted by young adults and younger generations as a way to be more mindful, more intentional.
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The game made Clara mindful of her posture and her gait and her smile.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Be mindful not to constantly complain about his bike.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Not surprisingly, the analog lifestyle is being adopted by young adults and younger generations as a way to be more mindful, more intentional.
—Karen Garcia, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The game made Clara mindful of her posture and her gait and her smile.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mindful
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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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