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
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
If someone does bring up the Bears, be considerate and change the subject to something less touchy, like immigration or Jeff Bezos.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
This next service, a considerate mechanic could have readjusted it or just added a little door lube.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Still, the timing felt almost considerate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
If someone does bring up the Bears, be considerate and change the subject to something less touchy, like immigration or Jeff Bezos.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
This next service, a considerate mechanic could have readjusted it or just added a little door lube.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Still, the timing felt almost considerate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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When routines are disrupted the brain becomes more attentive and more open to new perspectives.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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One reason why feeling a connection with nature may be linked to well-being is that nature connectedness fosters mindfulness – the ability to be present and attentive.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is not the first time the United States has taken careful aim in Iran and shot its own feet.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Kang noted that Demon Hunters’ visual style was consciously shaped by her lifelong love of anime and manhwa — Korean comics and graphic novels — and executed with careful attention to Korean linguistic and cultural nuances, even though the film’s lingua franca is American English.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your chatter zone lights up as the life-giving Sun conjoins nebulous Neptune, blending insight with curiosity for thoughtful conversations and local plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut residents expect thoughtful policymaking, transparency, and respect for civic participation.—
State Sen. Tony Hwang,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With multiple players coming back from injury — as well as a questionable turf field — the Current opted to take a cautious approach.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lee says Everpure’s initial approach to generative AI was fairly cautious after the launch of ChatGPT, as the company wanted to take time to set up governance protocols around data privacy and security.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bias toward gold producers helped propel the Toronto index to record after record last year, but 2026’s dynamics haven’t been as kind.—
Melissa Shin,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bachelor Nation is no stranger to drama but the last twelve months have not been kind to the long-running ABC franchise.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Meloni initially avoided tying her image too closely to the referendum, wary of the danger that a defeat could weaken her domestically and abroad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Meloni initially avoided tying her image too closely to the referendum, wary of the danger that a defeat could weaken her domestically and abroad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On National Puppy Day, Comer hopes more people will take the first step toward becoming part of her caring community, whether through fostering, adopting or simply learning more about their local shelters.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Over the course of a record 12 seasons, Wolowitz went from a sleazebag to a caring father.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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The driver, who was alert and cooperative with emergency services personnel, was brought to shore and transferred to an EMS unit, where she was treated and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Be alert to animals crossing roads.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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