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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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as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a thoughtful argument for military action
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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
There is also a thoughtful kind of affection in the air that is less about grand gestures and more about shared understanding.
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Georgia Nichols, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to her health and travel reporting, Cassie is a trusted and thoughtful voice in the maternal health community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Boris is the more vocal and brazen of the two, while Arkady is thoughtful and plotting.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to see more thoughtful finds at Amazon, all under $50.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Georgia Nichols, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to her health and travel reporting, Cassie is a trusted and thoughtful voice in the maternal health community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Boris is the more vocal and brazen of the two, while Arkady is thoughtful and plotting.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to see more thoughtful finds at Amazon, all under $50.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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We were called in to be more inclusive, to be more compassionate, to be more attentive to the back of the house as much as the front of the house.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The level of service, in general, is friendly and relaxed, but attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Insurance scams involving deliberate auto collisions have a long history.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Leo is measured, deliberate and soft-spoken.—
Norah O'Donnell,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kovács, who is more reflective in person than his bulldog persona online, told me that Hungary’s election system is secure.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Season 3 is not totally devoid of supporters and kind superlatives, particularly for the cinematography and Zendaya’s reliably impressive chops.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Its most melancholy scene of all involves Willy Loman, a traveling salesman who has given his unnamed company the best years of his now weary life, walking into the head office only to be humiliated by the callow young man who now runs his company and could not give a damn about him.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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A lot of the dances turned out to be slightly melancholy.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ryyan's parents describe him as humble, caring, and deeply supportive.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Teamwork strengthens as the caring Moon and triumphant Jupiter team up to support your casual friendships and deeper connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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