as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
a restaurant that thoughtfully provides the diners with a basket of bread while they await their meals
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Recent Examples of thoughtfully
The creation of this Network reflects UConn Health’s long-term strategic plan to strengthen healthcare delivery statewide by expanding access, supporting community hospitals, and building a high-value health system that can grow thoughtfully over time.
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Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
When thoughtfully combined, these pieces create rooms that are highly personal and welcoming.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Instead, it feels thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious for its footprint.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
It's thoughtfully designed, breathable, and perfect for travel.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Each possess sharp strategic instincts and a deep commitment to long-term career building, strengthening our ability to scale thoughtfully while driving lasting cultural impact.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Boca Raton can preserve its character by evolving thoughtfully, not by resisting change altogether.
—Jason Haber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
If the intention is to truly incentivize good stewardship and protection of Florida’s environment, thoughtfully placing communities to be aligned with wildlife corridors and compatible with the character and needs of existing communities is paramount.
—Katherine Sayler, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
When thoughtfully combined, these pieces create rooms that are highly personal and welcoming.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Instead, it feels thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious for its footprint.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
It's thoughtfully designed, breathable, and perfect for travel.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Each possess sharp strategic instincts and a deep commitment to long-term career building, strengthening our ability to scale thoughtfully while driving lasting cultural impact.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Boca Raton can preserve its character by evolving thoughtfully, not by resisting change altogether.
—Jason Haber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
If the intention is to truly incentivize good stewardship and protection of Florida’s environment, thoughtfully placing communities to be aligned with wildlife corridors and compatible with the character and needs of existing communities is paramount.
—Katherine Sayler, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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With connected Venus stepping into your 7th House of Companions, you’re being encouraged to ask kindly and listen closely.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For years now, friends and family have kindly emailed or texted me diary-in-the-news items and shared their personal diary stories, which enriched my book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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So disguised as a beggar, Odysseus shows up at his palace, and he is not treated very nicely by the suitors who have camped out in his house.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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First, a manufacturer has a duty to exercise reasonable care in designing its product, and that duty extends to harms that are reasonably foreseeable.—
Carolina Rossini,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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At some point, the Steelers have to think about how many players reasonably are going to make their roster.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The new tool is meant to help shoppers and brands consume more considerately and specifically by cutting out the hassle and emissions of returns.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Thoughtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfully. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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