1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a kindly woman who is very considerate of other people's feelings
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2
as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
you need to develop a more considerate temperament and learn to think before you speak
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Recent Examples of considerate
The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
According to an article on One Mile at a Time, the window seat passenger has primary discretion over the shade, but should remain considerate of others.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
According to an article on One Mile at a Time, the window seat passenger has primary discretion over the shade, but should remain considerate of others.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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In Los Angeles, buyers continue to be drawn to these makers for their unique craftsmanship and attentive, personalized service — with Instagram playing a key role in offering direct access beyond traditional retail.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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However, Kilmeade was careful to praise Musk’s efforts during his time in the Trump administration.—
Andrew Kirell,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The Feels is the brainchild of Allie Hoffman, who came up with the idea for a more thoughtful IRL dating event while pursuing her master’s degree from the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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These practices can generate thoughtful and detailed commentary.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Here are some tips to choose high-quality olive oil: Be cautious with olive oils that bear significantly lower prices.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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Paris favors the kinder appellation: The Holy Trinity.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Instead, little Celeste spends her days with a kind guardian robot.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The pattern has left Iranians wary that any sign of instability is met with brutal suppression.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Does the entertainment industry have a right to be wary of AI at this stage?—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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As Siff points out, that caring emotion allows the audience to feel a sense of compassion for all three characters.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The foster teens greatly appreciate these useful items and the efforts of these many caring volunteers, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with using technology to meet immediate emotional needs, but leaders should stay alert to the longer-term tradeoff.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The advisory ranks Italy at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, which recommends travelers stay alert to possibly heightened risk.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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