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
Gomez has also been spending considerate time with her stylist Erin Walsh crafting an elevated, elegant look in powder-blue Prada, anticipatory bridal whites, and glittering Armani Prive.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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The post has prompted more than 1,700 comments, many expressing admiration for the male cat's attentive behavior and the emotional bond on display.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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That could enable more attentive owners to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40 percent over an average year of use.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The dress even has thoughtful front pockets for stashing goods on the go.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Director Hyuk Jae-kwon creates a seductively eerie mood with thoughtful visual effects and discordant background noises.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The prospect of higher inflation even as present data looks mild has led to a staredown between the Fed, which has advocated for a cautious approach on cutting interest rates in case tariffs do worsen inflation, and Trump, who has aggressively called for big cuts.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, be cautious, as the sand and bits of material can fly out with considerable force.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
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Dortmund was scheduled for a lunchtime and an afternoon kickoff in Cincinnati during the group stage, where the recorded temperatures approached 100F, while temperatures for the Real Madrid clash in New Jersey were a little kinder but still hot at pitch level.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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But use kind humor, not nasty or deprecating humor.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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But for investors who are wary of the susceptibility of Argos’s sales to the unpredictable nature of the weather, the team is ramping up its efforts to expand its products to include stockless ranges.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Be wary of mailbox communications: Bad actors may also try to scam you through snail mail.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Twice as many women anticipated judgment or condemnation rather than caring and compassionate responses from their faith communities.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Serve and return interactions are interactions that involve responsive back and forth exchanges between a baby or young child and a caring adult.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The city's fire chief, Kevin Keddy, said the lifeguard was alert and conscious following the incident.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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