1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a thoughtful offer to watch the neighbors' children on moving day a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs
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2
as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a thoughtful argument for military action
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3
as in reflective
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
was a quiet and thoughtful child who rarely spoke but when he did, he almost always had something worthwhile to say
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Recent Examples of thoughtful
Still striking, she’s become a thoughtful analyst of gambling psychology.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Beginning life as a lighter, more kid-friendly spinoff before transforming into something more melancholic and thoughtful than its parent series, Boruto is also broken into two distinct halves.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Even when the core family is kept apart, their respective plot lines are thoughtful and fun.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Firing off hundreds of identical applications and CVs is unlikely to land you that dream role, so every application needs a thoughtful approach.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Beginning life as a lighter, more kid-friendly spinoff before transforming into something more melancholic and thoughtful than its parent series, Boruto is also broken into two distinct halves.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Even when the core family is kept apart, their respective plot lines are thoughtful and fun.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Firing off hundreds of identical applications and CVs is unlikely to land you that dream role, so every application needs a thoughtful approach.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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In his small classroom, Ogren can be more attentive.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Yet Chekhov’s attentive, observant witness of these souls struggling feels like a kind of a divine love.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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In this environment, Block’s launch of mining hardware and software reads as a deliberate bid to address the industry’s deepest pain points.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The ambiguity is deliberate, with Gudsen and Michelle shaped by their compromises, each capable of inflicting harm.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kirilenko described her holding cell inside 26 Federal Plaza as a cold, cement room where women slept on benches or the floor, with just reflective blankets to keep them warm.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
9 Aug. 2025
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But behind the scenes, producers say the making of Chaotic was reflective of its title, mostly because the network, UPN, had purchased all of Spears’s footage unseen and then looked to producers to craft a multi-episode series.—
Krystie Lee Yandoli,
Glamour,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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According to the study's findings, kids who were regularly described by parents as helpful and kind at ages five, seven and 11 were more likely to report healthier dietary habits at 14 and 17.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Budget-conscious indie in a tough marketplace Hernandez, Burns and Henderson launched Counterpart amid an industry contraction that has not been kind to independent companies.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But the overriding feeling of the work is melancholy.—
Hugh Morris,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Anna, an American student at Harvard, falls deeply and unaccountably in love with Christoph, who is on exchange from Germany, in this melancholy début novel.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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But these experiences are useful only if they are overseen and supported by an experienced and caring educator and supported by the organization’s leadership.—
Gail Richmond,
The Conversation,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sylvia was a pioneer who became a caring but formidable children’s agent who then went on to found the top drama school for young performers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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Then there's the Parker's Heritage Reserve Stout, perhaps the most nuanced and contemplative beer in the lineup.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Parts of The Scout, in its contemplative tone and observational style, reminded me of Perfect Days.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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