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
The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.
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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
According to an article on One Mile at a Time, the window seat passenger has primary discretion over the shade, but should remain considerate of others.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
According to an article on One Mile at a Time, the window seat passenger has primary discretion over the shade, but should remain considerate of others.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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Drivers are expected to stay attentive at all times and be ready to take control, which is one reason Tesla has recently added ‘Supervised’ to the name.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Schulz said that ability to quickly find and provide such attentive care is why the decision was made to drive the cats to the northern San Diego County facility.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Project confidence and act with thoughtful reflection.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The clean ingredients and thoughtful composition show that Dossier put real care into creating something special.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Be cautious not to overuse vinegar in the dishwasher, as the acid can degrade certain rubber components, like gaskets and filters.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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That relationship is built, visit by visit, kind interaction after warm conversation.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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She was known as kind, generous, talented, a great collaborator, easy to be around.—
Ashley Spencer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Those in disaster-prone states, such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in Florida, hold a pessimistic view of FEMA and are wary of affording it greater power.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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While some swear by the cleaning product for disinfecting their dishwasher, others may be wary and opt for something different.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Overprotective caring behaviours that may lead to emotional and behavioural problems in the dog have also been documented.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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But her watchful, alert bearing imbues the character with a sort of unspoken backstory.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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