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as in caution
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
her natural carefulness keeps her from having car accidents and the high insurance premiums that go with them
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as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
a degree of carefulness is required to get the details just right
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as in kindness
archaic
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
with what carefulness they tended the frail princess day and night!
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Recent Examples of carefulness
Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefulness
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the audience, Altman has used this analogy to encourage either acceleration or caution.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Feel daring, attention-grabbing and unapologetically you.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta rapper Offset is hospitalized after being shot in South Florida, according to his representative and authorities, in a developing story that is drawing national attention.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Share the load with kindness, and keep promises realistic so trust feels strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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The two big investments in their front seven — particularly Phillips’ whopping four-year, $120 million deal — also meant the Panthers would have to exercise financial prudence with their other additions, at least one of which was a head-scratcher.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is not the time for fiscal prudence for the Sharks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since Visma-Lease a Bike's 2023 grand tour hat-trick heyday, underpinned by Vingegaard’s Tour upset of Pogačar, which showed all its tactical and planning meticulousness, it has been surpassed by the latter's UAE Team Emirates.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Klinsmann had relocated to live in California and fused a helicopter- flying, management- consultant- speak LA vibe to his natural Teutonic meticulousness.—
Roger Bennett,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said the court issued an order preventing him from owning, possessing or having any animals in his care or custody.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Noah James, who plays Andrew, and Vanessa Benavente, who plays Mother Mary, both said the crew takes great care in making sure everything looks and feels authentic.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gables leaders have raised concerns during city meetings about the potential impact.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Carefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefulness. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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