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
There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
It’s rooted in the principle of taking care of what’s provided to us — and using it thoughtfully to make people’s lives better.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The interiors are modern, elegant, and sophisticated, yet with our artwork thoughtfully placed, there’s a sense of playfulness and a touch of whimsy throughout.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Up next was pineapple, its spikes thoughtfully sheared smooth and cut into spears.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Those lines are thoughtfully engineered, blending form and function to make your everyday routine just a little bit better.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Leave it to a Black woman to see a need not just in her family but throughout the culture and thoughtfully fill said need with limited resources but an abundance of ingenuity.
—Essence, 6 May 2026
That means clear guidelines for ethical use, investment in workforce development and reskilling and partnerships with industry to ensure AI is implemented thoughtfully.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
It’s rooted in the principle of taking care of what’s provided to us — and using it thoughtfully to make people’s lives better.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The interiors are modern, elegant, and sophisticated, yet with our artwork thoughtfully placed, there’s a sense of playfulness and a touch of whimsy throughout.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Up next was pineapple, its spikes thoughtfully sheared smooth and cut into spears.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Those lines are thoughtfully engineered, blending form and function to make your everyday routine just a little bit better.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Leave it to a Black woman to see a need not just in her family but throughout the culture and thoughtfully fill said need with limited resources but an abundance of ingenuity.
—Essence, 6 May 2026
That means clear guidelines for ethical use, investment in workforce development and reskilling and partnerships with industry to ensure AI is implemented thoughtfully.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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And the guy very kindly patted us on the back and said, ‘That’s not how this works.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Either way, Netflix respectfully disagrees with the honorable gentleman from the former Republic of Texas, to put it nicely.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The hardwood floors throughout are nicely maintained with thin beams and decorative borders.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Timing is everything and the timeline on those players doesn’t line up with when Vancouver can reasonably expect to build an entirely new core.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Hauser is reasonably paid for a rotation staple who started 49 games this season, but there is a substantial gap between his price tag and the rookie-contract salaries of Boston’s reserve wings.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Thoughtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfully. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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