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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
That is where thoughtful leadership is needed.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Literary Chic Consider this the return of thoughtful, functional dressing.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Replacing those individualized decisions with a blanket prohibition would not make the system more thoughtful.
—Sean Garcia Leys, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than a traditional holiday meal, guests will move through a progressive 6+ course chef’s tasting menu designed to surprise and delight with thoughtful seasonal flavors and elegant presentations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Literary Chic Consider this the return of thoughtful, functional dressing.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Replacing those individualized decisions with a blanket prohibition would not make the system more thoughtful.
—Sean Garcia Leys, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than a traditional holiday meal, guests will move through a progressive 6+ course chef’s tasting menu designed to surprise and delight with thoughtful seasonal flavors and elegant presentations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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When routines are disrupted the brain becomes more attentive and more open to new perspectives.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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One reason why feeling a connection with nature may be linked to well-being is that nature connectedness fosters mindfulness – the ability to be present and attentive.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Horned Frogs can play fast in spurts, but typically TCU uses a more deliberate pace on offense, using multiple ball screens to create the right look for Miles or her teammates.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon supports your deliberate withdrawal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Something as small as a kind word to a stranger can be as impactful as any headlining performance.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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These are big walleyes, the kind sportsmen pose with for pictures in the local newspapers.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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But for Bo Chen, senior research fellow from the National University of Singapore’s East Asian Institute, this sense of melancholy forms only part of the story.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Also emotional, sometimes spirited, and other times melancholy are the songs, which Cotillard lip-synced.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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The chefs there are very loving and caring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fremont also ranks fifth among the most caring cities in America, WalletHub noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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