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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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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
There are a few thoughtful features built into this fire pit.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
My children, both thoughtful, engaged voters who research issues carefully, should have just as much say in choosing the candidates who shape our schools, housing policy, policing, and transit.
—Torsha Childs, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
These decisions, however, must be thoughtful, deliberative and based on the expertise of mental health professionals.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
City leadership must be proactive, not reactive, and make thoughtful decisions that protect both residents and essential services.
—Andrea Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
My children, both thoughtful, engaged voters who research issues carefully, should have just as much say in choosing the candidates who shape our schools, housing policy, policing, and transit.
—Torsha Childs, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
These decisions, however, must be thoughtful, deliberative and based on the expertise of mental health professionals.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
City leadership must be proactive, not reactive, and make thoughtful decisions that protect both residents and essential services.
—Andrea Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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Regulators had given Tesla 90 days from December to adjust its advertising and stop leading consumers to believe that Autopilot and Full Self-Driving could be used safely without an attentive human.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of Mohonk’s central gathering points is its main dining room, where diners can enjoy an incomparable view of the local mountain range and service that is attentive and familiar.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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These were deliberate choices to value political optics over wise and practical energy policy.—
Justin Ready,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Under the Chemical Weapons Convention, nerve agents like Novichoks are tightly controlled, and any deliberate use against humans is prohibited.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sweat If the film looks moist and the surfaces looks reflective, that’s exactly the look Fennell and Davies were going for.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Congress should take a practical, comprehensive approach that strengthens border security while creating an immigration system that is orderly, humane, and reflective of our values.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Whatever the politicians say, many want to be kinder to the planet as well.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those who knew Kok described him to the Daily News in 2019 as a kind and humble gentleman who traveled long distances for jobs in the service industry.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a world often focused on visibility and performance, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Vintage presents a considered vision of modern perfumery, one that values intimacy, familiarity, and the profound human experience of scent.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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But Fennell is too fixated on the surface dazzle to undercut the mood with deeper melancholy or conflicted sexuality.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Turner plays the middle brother with intriguing melancholy and an almost alien detachment, which works within the world this film creates, but not necessarily for a main character.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heily has a deep love for animals and is especially caring and gentle with them, often showing compassion and responsibility in their care.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The presence of a caring friend or relative triggers the release of feel-good endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood boosters.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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