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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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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
The genre as a whole is widely celebrated for its age-appropriate narratives and emotional depth, and the film has long been praised for its thoughtful portrayal of childhood and growing up.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Eight years of thoughtful restoration later, Vetera Matera is one of the few hotels to have joined the rarefied ranks of Relais & Châteaux before opening.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
This family-run spot is known for its menu that changes daily and its thoughtful wine list.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Beneath the surface of its superlatives lies depth — thoughtful nods to heritage, reinterpretations of tradition and layers of cultural meaning embedded in contemporary forms.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Eight years of thoughtful restoration later, Vetera Matera is one of the few hotels to have joined the rarefied ranks of Relais & Châteaux before opening.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
This family-run spot is known for its menu that changes daily and its thoughtful wine list.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Beneath the surface of its superlatives lies depth — thoughtful nods to heritage, reinterpretations of tradition and layers of cultural meaning embedded in contemporary forms.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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The post has prompted more than 1,700 comments, many expressing admiration for the male cat's attentive behavior and the emotional bond on display.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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That could enable more attentive owners to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40 percent over an average year of use.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Amanda Edwards/WireImage Unlike luxury fashion or high-end accessories, where scarcity is often a deliberate strategy to generate buzz, products like jam and wine fall into the realm of everyday indulgences.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Not by publishing randomly, but by following a deliberate editorial calendar, revisiting your core challenges, and ensuring each new piece of content connects to the larger arc of your thought leadership story.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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This kind of behavior isn’t reflective of Sox fans or the city.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Xi was tougher than most, but his behavior was still reflective of the context of the times.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Much like his character, Boyce is mild-mannered, kind and effortlessly funny.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Despite the criticism, Tonn remains grateful for the support the video has brought to the dog's case, and the majority of kind comments.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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In this evocative, melancholy tale, an Italian champion racer is tasked with driving a car from Italy into Russia.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The commercial, as many may recall, features a montage of animal clips set to the melancholy ballad.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Twice as many women anticipated judgment or condemnation rather than caring and compassionate responses from their faith communities.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Serve and return interactions are interactions that involve responsive back and forth exchanges between a baby or young child and a caring adult.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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Yet Gomez has largely urged his flock to lead contemplative lives in the name of Jesus, Mary and the Saints, which pales to the witness practiced not just by Francis but by many in the L.A. Archdiocese itself.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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His contemplative, emotionally nuanced storytelling has established him as a significant voice in contemporary Japanese cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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