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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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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
June 21 – July 22 A thoughtful conversation helps something complicated feel easier today.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Researchers then provided examples of thoughtful responses to ethical dilemmas, which the model learned from via supervised learning.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
Also on this level is an en suite bedroom, along with an office that includes a separate visitor entrance—a thoughtful addition.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The conversations are thoughtful and candid, offering valuable insights into resilience, leadership and growth.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Researchers then provided examples of thoughtful responses to ethical dilemmas, which the model learned from via supervised learning.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
Also on this level is an en suite bedroom, along with an office that includes a separate visitor entrance—a thoughtful addition.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The conversations are thoughtful and candid, offering valuable insights into resilience, leadership and growth.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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Our waiter was attentive, and my Ruby & Rosemary cocktail was excellent, but what stood out was the focus on sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Everyone will be attentive to any developments regarding Madrid’s next coach.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Their transitions were clear, deliberate, and respectful of the broader organization.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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But Menjívar dismisses the idea that his appointment is a deliberate provocation for the US president.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Designed by Scott Wilson Architecture with interiors by Cherie Grisham, the residence opens with a dramatic double-height foyer capped by a 20-foot reflective ceiling and anchored by a sweeping helical staircase.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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It is described as having a purplish-red hue with yellowish undertones, a high-quality color grade, moderate transparency and a highly reflective surface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Dewey’s Dan is a kind and creative painter, and the only slightly chaotic thing Kate has ever loved.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Wrigley has been especially kind to the Cubs, who now have an 8-1 record with the wind blowing out, and 3-0 with a crosswind.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 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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These flashes of melancholy or yearning give the record complexity and depth, as well as stopping it from devolving into wackiness.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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The specific kind of melancholy that only exists between Halloween and the first real snow.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Weinstein's lawyers have argued that the messages show there was nothing but a caring relationship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The service The place is small enough that the staff knows your name, but feels familial and caring, not overbearing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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