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
This next service, a considerate mechanic could have readjusted it or just added a little door lube.
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Still, the timing felt almost considerate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Be considerate of the time when operating a snowblower or other snow removal equipment, Miller said, but also understand that some residents may need to remove snow at unusual times if their schedule demands it.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Still, the timing felt almost considerate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Be considerate of the time when operating a snowblower or other snow removal equipment, Miller said, but also understand that some residents may need to remove snow at unusual times if their schedule demands it.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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The concierge service is attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Very attentive and proud of their growing business.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The rooms All eight rooms are distinct, but feature thoughtful luxuries throughout—Matouk linens, smart TVs, and minibars stocked with wellness shots and facial masks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Kayce is an amazing character, but Luke is really thoughtful and smart.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The news was a bitter blow for Everton and Branthwaite, with the club’s medical team having taken a cautious approach to his rehabilitation.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are genuine reasons for cautious optimism.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The game has cultivated a fanbase that is generally kind and patient, increasingly rare qualities in the gaming world, and online more broadly.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Partnership thrives when messages stay kind, even as mental Mercury goes retrograde in your 7th House of Partnerships.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Now, Iranians are likely to be wary about taking to the streets again because the Revolutionary Guard has demonstrated its ruthlessness, said Kamran Matin, an expert on Iran at the University of Sussex in southern England.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This woman can be kind, generous and caring but rarely, and there’s little joy in any of our relations with her.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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How could a mostly decent, caring, tolerant people elect someone so unlike ourselves — twice?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These vitamins help the body convert food into energy, and some people feel more alert when taking them earlier in the day.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Times investigations uncovered the alert failure in January of last year, and later found that almost no fire trucks were in that side of the community as the inferno raged through.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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