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a
: absorbed in thought : meditative
b
: characterized by careful reasoned thinking
a thoughtful essay
thoughtfulness
noun
Examples of thoughtful in a Sentence
She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
He looked thoughtful for a moment.
Her husband is always thoughtful.
That's very thoughtful of you.
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December 22 – January 19 Early tension softens with thoughtful pacing.
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Each course is matched with thoughtful Italian wines; a bright Orvieto with the fish was a particular highlight.
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Connecticut residents expect thoughtful policymaking, transparency, and respect for civic participation.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
December 22 – January 19 Early tension softens with thoughtful pacing.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
Each course is matched with thoughtful Italian wines; a bright Orvieto with the fish was a particular highlight.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Connecticut residents expect thoughtful policymaking, transparency, and respect for civic participation.
—State Sen. Tony Hwang, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoughtful. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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