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
Underneath, the thousands of comments are rife with frustrations about others’ refusal to engage, ask for help, help others, stay in touch or be more considerate.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
On its face, this gesture is considerate and appropriate.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
Special considerations: Be considerate of those with PTSD and other medical conditions.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
On its face, this gesture is considerate and appropriate.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
Special considerations: Be considerate of those with PTSD and other medical conditions.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Contributions spike dramatically in the two months prior to an election, precisely when candidates are vulnerable, and voters are most attentive.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dōgon is alluringly dim and powered by an army of attentive servers.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Eliasen is careful not to let scope creep derail initial implementations.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An amicable run-in with his ex-wife in this episode has the same thoughtful feeling.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her solution is to be thoughtful and focused on the right risks and opportunities.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sum dwarfs most acquisitions this year — and marks TIFF’s first eight-figure deal in several editions — underlining the resilience of genre cinema at a time when studios and streamers alike are cautious.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even kind gestures or neutral actions can be misinterpreted as hostile or manipulative.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But some of them weren’t kind and that does something to you psychologically.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For decades, educators have been wary of the decline in critical thinking and its impact on undermining the very purpose of education.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, trust only grows when partners perceive each other as reliable, dependable, caring and honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As one of Florida's largest public health systems, SMH has a mission to provide quality and caring service and innovation to patients across the region.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Knowing these risk factors can encourage individuals to be more alert about suicide.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Stewart and Kalitta were alert and exited their cars under their own power.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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