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
My life partner was a self-sufficient, considerate human being.
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Several of the son’s friends testified about how Eric — an avid sports fan and collector of NBA retro jerseys — was a kind, considerate young man.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
In the film, Ledger is really stuck in the middle between two parties, while trying to be considerate of each.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Just focus on the considerate habits of daily life, a few concrete actions, and a little reflection thrown in for good measure.
—Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Several of the son’s friends testified about how Eric — an avid sports fan and collector of NBA retro jerseys — was a kind, considerate young man.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
In the film, Ledger is really stuck in the middle between two parties, while trying to be considerate of each.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Just focus on the considerate habits of daily life, a few concrete actions, and a little reflection thrown in for good measure.
—Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a safety advisory for Japanese citizens in China to be cautious and attentive, avoid going out alone and take care when accompanying children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Staff is super attentive and happy to break down the menu to newcomers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The tunnel was built after careful planning and executed with tremendous effort.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Instead of approaching pre-season cleaning as a frantic clear-out, experts suggest embracing thoughtful edits, a natural flow, and season-less updates that make a home feel lighter, more timeless and deeply personal.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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While many major stock indexes have erased losses incurred at the start of the Iran war, government bonds have largely taken a more cautious approach, continuing to price in higher inflation and widespread interest rate hikes.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a safety advisory for Japanese citizens in China to be cautious and attentive, avoid going out alone and take care when accompanying children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Pause, cut the message down to what is clear and kind, then respond from the present instead of the undertow.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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And some were not kind to him on social media following the terrible first round.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Many prospective buyers are now wary of taking on a mortgage.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Be wary of requests for unusual payment methods, like peer-to-peer apps or checks.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Christine described her younger brother as kind, funny and caring.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Residents from Oklahoma to Iowa, including the cities of Kansas City, Omaha, Lincoln and Des Moines, are also being advised to stay alert for twisters.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Investigations become bottlenecks because alert volume increasingly outpaces human reasoning.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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