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
Just focus on the considerate habits of daily life, a few concrete actions, and a little reflection thrown in for good measure.
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Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.
—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
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Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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The correspondence reveals a pop star acutely attentive to the management of her own narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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No matter which suite selected, all passengers receive attentive butler service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To be reasonable, in Rawls’s sense, is to accept that one’s deepest convictions may fail to command assent from others who are no less sincere or thoughtful, and then to propose terms of political coöperation that others can appreciate.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors awareness and thoughtful pacing.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Denim companies marketed to young people, but were cautious not to alienate other consumers.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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February 19 – March 20 Your values want kinder, clearer daily choices.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Keep it short, kind, and easy to act on today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To avoid alienating this fan base, teams that used dynamic pricing were wary of raising prices too high or of cutting them below the levels that season-ticket holders had already paid.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then, Dwight said, lenders got wary of financing a project that large.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The good outcome for my recovery was especially enhanced by the kind, attentive, caring nurses and therapists.—
Letter to Editor,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cerina Fairfax, remembered by those who knew her as a devoted mother and caring dentist, was killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Authorities gave the usual warnings for spectators to stay alert, and encouraged them to leave large items like backpacks and strollers at home to avoid the need for a search.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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While Capitol security has an alert system, not all lawmakers received notifications the morning of the shootings.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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