thoughtfully

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Recent Examples of thoughtfully On-site boutiques and convenience stores add ease, while thoughtfully placed artifacts and local artwork deepen the connection to Hawaiian culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The film has drawn the somewhat odd criticism — also cited, candidly, in a review from his publication — that the story is told almost exclusively from the point of view of Israelis, a complaint to which Cohen responds thoughtfully. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 To protect businesses and their reputation among customers, Fipps emphasized the importance of thoughtfully building oversight into AI strategy. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 This is an absolute beast of a mobile phone, gorgeously built and thoughtfully designed to make your life easier. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 But as those demands mount, thoughtfully deployed agentic AI can better equip finance teams to meet them. — Ari Widlansky, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Given the enormous threat AI poses to millions of jobs, the governor’s framework thoughtfully contemplates how to center Maryland workers in regulation of this technology. — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026 Learning to pause before reacting, regulate emotions, listen carefully and choose language thoughtfully can create better conditions for difficult conversations. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 The bar has also thoughtfully crafted some spirit-free drinks at $13 each, such as a peach and basil soda. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
  • But as my husband observed and very kindly reminded me, many families here spend three or four uninterrupted holiday weeks together.
    — Brooke Black, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Cuban government, predictably, did not take the report’s suggestions kindly.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Gia does seem to be settling nicely into her second stint as an NFL WAG, though.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • But the smartest among them—or just the most ambitious—might reasonably conclude that the way to be funny for a living is to get very good at talking to their friends and interviewing people.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Are there simply too many scary movies, or just more than any one fan can reasonably follow?
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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