1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a thoughtful offer to watch the neighbors' children on moving day a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs
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as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a thoughtful argument for military action
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3
as in reflective
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
was a quiet and thoughtful child who rarely spoke but when he did, he almost always had something worthwhile to say
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Recent Examples of thoughtful
What a tireless, thoughtful worker!
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Sheila Heti
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
On social media, where complaints about dodgy deliveries are a more common occurrence, Singh’s thoughtful act went viral.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Supporters deny that the move is a retaliation against KC Life, and say their goal is to protect the neighborhood’s historic fabric while supporting thoughtful development like the Norman School conversion.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
But there’s also a lot of thoughtful, poignant material about traditions, grief, childhood trauma, and the ways that family can be both the best and worst part of your life.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
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Sheila Heti
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
On social media, where complaints about dodgy deliveries are a more common occurrence, Singh’s thoughtful act went viral.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Supporters deny that the move is a retaliation against KC Life, and say their goal is to protect the neighborhood’s historic fabric while supporting thoughtful development like the Norman School conversion.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
But there’s also a lot of thoughtful, poignant material about traditions, grief, childhood trauma, and the ways that family can be both the best and worst part of your life.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thoughtful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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Kirk Baxter’s arrhythmic cutting is designed around quicksilver shifts that, along with Barry Ackroyd’s restlessly attentive, mostly handheld camerawork, allow Bigelow to redirect our attention with virtuoso command.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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By combining exterior acoustic sensing with interior monitoring, The Hearing Car shows how vehicles can evolve beyond cameras and radar to become truly attentive machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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But many health professionals continue to crave such robust and deliberate care.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This requires a certain kind of emotional architecture – deliberate frameworks for sharing personal experiences in ways that build stakeholder trust while advancing organizational goals.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This doesn’t necessarily point to belief systems or doctrines, but rather the communal and reflective aspects of spirituality.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Examples include reflective tape, spinners, pinwheels, and old CDs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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There's fanfare and unique vendors at every corner, so embrace the journey and be kind to others while shopping, both vendors and other shoppers.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Continuing the Scandinavian stereotype, the Finnish community is similarly kind and welcoming to visitors.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the themes sound melancholy, Jackman ensures the execution is never dour.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Halford recalled Osbourne’s generosity and caring nature, as well as his musical feats with Sabbath and as a solo act.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
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What really makes this chalet so indelible, however, is the amenable and caring staff, who assist with your every need and wish and build genuine connections that are almost unheard of at other luxe properties.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, Devonté Hynes, on his fifth studio LP as Blood Orange, manages to make life’s contemplative moments seem urgent, celestial, and rehabilitative.—
Will Dukes,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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This is where a contemplative approach to leadership is most valuable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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