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
And ideally, the goals aren’t self-serving—but considerate of the people around them.
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Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Together, these enable devices to anticipate needs before users even ask, tailor experiences to individual lifestyles, and provide support in ways that feel considerate rather than mechanical.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Crafting a personalized movie basket is both creative and considerate towards your host.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Whether staying at a friend’s for the night or visiting a relative for a week during the holidays, everyone should be a considerate houseguest.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
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Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Together, these enable devices to anticipate needs before users even ask, tailor experiences to individual lifestyles, and provide support in ways that feel considerate rather than mechanical.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Crafting a personalized movie basket is both creative and considerate towards your host.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Whether staying at a friend’s for the night or visiting a relative for a week during the holidays, everyone should be a considerate houseguest.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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School zones are already high-risk areas, even for attentive human drivers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Service at Elements is especially attentive.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
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And thanks to a thoughtful renovation, this particular farmhouse is ready to begin its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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In his view, growth means extending the reach of a thoughtful approach while preserving the personal relationships that define his work.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Be cautious as this is a poor window for any important actions or decisions.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Veterinarians and agriculture experts are warning Colorado flock owners to be cautious as high pathogen avian influenza is making a return to the region.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Thank you, too, to the dozens of people who wrote in with kind corrections.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Vargo also recalled a kind woman who had a gentle spirit.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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Flick was wary of the youngster experiencing a setback, given recent cases involving other young players and preferred to bring him back gradually.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the singer recently said viewers do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy the show and only need to dance, some viewers are still wary of tuning in.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Helsinger makes a complex, caring Friar Laurence, and O’Donnell brings beautiful warmth to the role of Juliet’s Nurse, along with the requisite humor.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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At 42, Chris was a devoted husband to wife Jen, a caring son, a supportive brother, and a thoughtful uncle.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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That is why staying alert after breach reports matters.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without it, even the tiredest body stays alert.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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