THOUGHTFULLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

thoughtfully

adverb

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 These collections of play things should be organized thoughtfully. —

Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 5 June 2026 What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026 Believing that technology can support meaningful human growth when applied thoughtfully, Furness aims to ensure that the Luminara Institute of Light continues developing research concepts, pilot programs, and immersive educational experiences. —

Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Those that manage interactions thoughtfully are often able to avoid such repercussions. —

Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 In this version, the appeal isn’t just having everything included, but having their entire itinerary thoughtfully arranged. —

Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026 The best of what was the best of the Crillon has been thoughtfully preserved, while the best of what is new (the bar, the barbershop, L’Ecrin restaurant, and the stupendous suites by the late Karl Lagerfeld) is gobsmacking in its boldness and daring. —

Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Buyers notice when a renovation has been thoughtfully curated rather than assembled over time. —

Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 Kemsley, 49, who joined the Bravo reality series at the start of its seventh season in 2016, thoughtfully recalls her ups and downs with Lisa Vanderpump (whom Kemsley knew prior to signing on to the show), Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Lisa Rinna, Camille Grammer, to name a few. —

Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

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The building was, to put it kindly, not fancy.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Mostly, the post demonstrated how the president, who has flexed his political muscles in recent primary races and remains the most dominant force in the Republican Party, is not taking kindly to growing congressional unease with the conflict.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 June 2026