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
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
If someone does bring up the Bears, be considerate and change the subject to something less touchy, like immigration or Jeff Bezos.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
This next service, a considerate mechanic could have readjusted it or just added a little door lube.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Still, the timing felt almost considerate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
If someone does bring up the Bears, be considerate and change the subject to something less touchy, like immigration or Jeff Bezos.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
This next service, a considerate mechanic could have readjusted it or just added a little door lube.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Still, the timing felt almost considerate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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We were called in to be more inclusive, to be more compassionate, to be more attentive to the back of the house as much as the front of the house.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The level of service, in general, is friendly and relaxed, but attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Orion is a tight space for four people to navigate, so the crew members have a careful choreography to maximize the data the astronauts can gather.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Through careful tuning of an extended Kalman filter and by taking advantage of bamboo’s natural vibration-damping properties, the system slashes control latency from 15–20 milliseconds down to just 8–10 milliseconds, enhancing responsiveness while keeping flight stable.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wisdom, compassion, and thoughtful policy are necessary over the question of transgenderism more generally.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition to having more time to craft thoughtful responses, this also gives you more time to, well, live your life!—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ebus added that interest in Venezuela is already dividing potential investors, with smaller risk-taking firms eager to enter while major companies remain cautious.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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At a balloon release in November 2024 honoring his memory, family members described Williams, who ran his own carpet-cleaning business, as a hardworking, kind, gentle man devoted to his family and faith.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Raised by a relatively kind commander (Nate Corddry) and a flatly evil step-mother (Amy Seimetz), Agnes grew up as privileged as a prisoner can be.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be wary of using manipulation tactics to keep someone close as Venus clashes with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beijing would also be acutely wary of any agreement that would require it to monitor and punish ceasefire violations – especially one that could potentially pull it into conflict with the US.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ryyan's parents describe him as humble, caring, and deeply supportive.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Teamwork strengthens as the caring Moon and triumphant Jupiter team up to support your casual friendships and deeper connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One was transported to a hospital in critical condition, while the other was alert, conscious, and breathing.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The tears came and stood alert in his eyes, looked out at the world, then retreated.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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