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
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.
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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
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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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
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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He is described by clients and peers as knowledgeable, ethical, and attentive, with a communication style that brings clarity to legal strategy while preserving the sophistication behind it.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The service Like all Four Seasons, the service is polished and attentive, though the concierge team is particularly helpful here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The move, Lindon said, is careful.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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However, the Vaile Victorian Society, the volunteer group that maintains the house and runs tours, worries that once the house ceases to become a public property, the careful preservation work, which the aged property relies on, will be impossible to maintain.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The Pisces Moon supports thoughtful expression and easier communication.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Izaiah is sweet, funny, and incredibly thoughtful, often bringing a positive and lighthearted energy to the people around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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In a groove Phil Maton is cautious to ever declare that his delivery has fully come together.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Beneath the measured pace of transactions — collectors more cautious, galleries recalibrating, auction houses tempering expectations — the intellectual and aesthetic stakes of contemporary art feel newly urgent.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 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
Adjective
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But many Angelenos remained wary of mass transit.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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These are frequently active volcanoes, unlikely to produce a major explosive event, and people in surrounding communities generally know to be wary of them.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Years later, tragedy would only deepen the family’s understanding of what nursing and caring mean.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and remain alert as firefighters continue battling dozens of active wildfires statewide.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The company describes it as an ever-alert predictive risk monitor that embeds machine learning directly into the transaction cycle.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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