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
What's more, used thoughtfully, those bonuses can form the backbone of a points strategy, often covering entire trips on their own.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Explore thoughtfully, as curiosity builds bridges that last.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
These towns share the belief that tourism, when managed thoughtfully (both, with a coalition of locals who favor sustainable messaging to tourists, as well as having actual business stakes in the community), can reinforce rather than erase the town’s identity.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Lauren Saab, the founder of Saab Studios in Dallas, Texas, also likes to purchase fresh flowers from Sam's Club and will then thoughtfully arrange them to create a bespoke display.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Group items thoughtfully, mixing textures, and using negative space to avoid chaos.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Midweek, the Virgo Moon (Jan 6th–8th) brings you back to reality, spotlighting career responsibilities and asking you to show up professionally and thoughtfully.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
Of course, the region’s beauty also exists alongside a complex and layered history, one that informs everything from food to language to music—which is why choosing your home base thoughtfully is extra important.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Speak thoughtfully so trust deepens and paths open.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Explore thoughtfully, as curiosity builds bridges that last.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
These towns share the belief that tourism, when managed thoughtfully (both, with a coalition of locals who favor sustainable messaging to tourists, as well as having actual business stakes in the community), can reinforce rather than erase the town’s identity.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Lauren Saab, the founder of Saab Studios in Dallas, Texas, also likes to purchase fresh flowers from Sam's Club and will then thoughtfully arrange them to create a bespoke display.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Group items thoughtfully, mixing textures, and using negative space to avoid chaos.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Midweek, the Virgo Moon (Jan 6th–8th) brings you back to reality, spotlighting career responsibilities and asking you to show up professionally and thoughtfully.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
Of course, the region’s beauty also exists alongside a complex and layered history, one that informs everything from food to language to music—which is why choosing your home base thoughtfully is extra important.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Speak thoughtfully so trust deepens and paths open.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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Funny, though, that this movie could be viewed as the flip side of Causeway, a quiet drama that’s also about a woman at a crossroads who snaps out of her inertia thanks to meeting a kindly stranger.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth looked imploringly at one gray-haired woman whose expression seemed kindly.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But Illinois’ economic performance remains underwhelming, and even reasonably popular governors often struggle in third terms as voters simply begin tuning them out.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, under applicable rules and precedent, settlements on the whole must fairly, reasonably and adequately resolve the relevant legal controversy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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