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
However, leaders who are seen as collaborative and considerate can end up being too agreeable.
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Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Oreo does best in a low-traffic home with older, considerate children and no small animals.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
And finally, don’t forget to be considerate of other visitors.
—Allie McCreary, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2025
One person, however, said that the man should be more considerate of his sibling.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Oreo does best in a low-traffic home with older, considerate children and no small animals.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
And finally, don’t forget to be considerate of other visitors.
—Allie McCreary, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2025
One person, however, said that the man should be more considerate of his sibling.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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The musician also shared his gratitude for Jeremy Strong, who portrays his attentive manager Jon Landau, as well as his onscreen parents.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Its healing spa, small beach club, and attentive service match the quality of the food.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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These treatments require careful and ongoing monitoring.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This could be a raise, a thoughtful gift or simply learning how to value your own time more.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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By 1996, McLachlan had released several albums, with 1993’s thoughtful, moody Fumbling Towards Ecstasy marking a breakthrough.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the preview, a mischievous group of young diplodocus splash in the water around a pair of kayaking guests, while other juveniles like the triceratops are more cautious in nature, choosing to stick close to their parents.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers are being cautious.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hearing so many kind words this rapidly leaves Kalkbrenner grateful.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Goodall was wary of doing another documentary on her life in 2017, but was persuaded by National Geographic to do so.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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This shows that parents and caregivers are growing wary of mounting student loan debt and are reluctant to have their children burdened by it in the future.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here are today's top stories Forgiving, caring, compassionate.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The group wants to safely move them into caring homes instead of a shelter that may have to euthanize them.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Watkins said law enforcement should stay alert when passing by a crowd, and stop to make sure everything is OK.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Don’t get distracted by your phone, but stay alert for what’s ahead.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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