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
But this sleek skirt doesn’t just look designer-made—its thoughtful construction deserves an A+ too.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Madison wanted to slow down communication to allow for thoughtful decision making; social media encourages instant responses and emotional, ad hominem arguments.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
That means supplying thoughtful ideas regarding how to bring down electricity and housing costs, how to stimulate job creation, how to persuade more Marylanders to stay in Maryland and how to further reduce crime, juvenile or otherwise.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
Newspaper endorsements in elections have a long history of helping readers vet candidates in a thoughtful and transparent way.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Madison wanted to slow down communication to allow for thoughtful decision making; social media encourages instant responses and emotional, ad hominem arguments.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
That means supplying thoughtful ideas regarding how to bring down electricity and housing costs, how to stimulate job creation, how to persuade more Marylanders to stay in Maryland and how to further reduce crime, juvenile or otherwise.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
Newspaper endorsements in elections have a long history of helping readers vet candidates in a thoughtful and transparent way.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Technology should operate behind the scenes, quietly empowering employees to provide the attentive, personalized service that luxury clients expect.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But this new proposal adds a new behavior into the mix, by suggesting this wasn’t a passive act, but deliberate.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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The General Command also condemned the attacks, arguing that the deliberate use of missiles and drones against civilians and private property constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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One of the vehicles also had a light-up arrow, and all three workers had their yellow and orange reflective gear on.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But the season was also a reflective one.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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She was known for kind words and good advice.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Focus on business and personal relationships, and choose to be with people who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Elizabeth honed in on the importance of the transatlantic alliance during a considered address that came in under 15 minutes.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lines that seem artlessly off-the-cuff on first pass accrue an unexpected weight and purpose the fourth time through; the countrified guitar lick that sounds so chipper at the start of a song is dripping with melancholy by the end.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
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Louis’s memories form an immersive, spellbinding confession of betrayal, murder, and melancholy with palpable sensuality.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Make the first caring move, then back it with a boundary that helps the peace last.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Each beat of that scene is gentle and caring, while also tense and heartbreaking.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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