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
Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Light, flavorful and thoughtfully made, Artisen proves that great gelato does not need dairy to deliver a memorable scoop.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
As my clients embark on the private journey that is therapy, in a room thoughtfully arranged to contain everything, the room itself is the reliable axis around which meaningful and deep changes can occur.
—Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Duke then got another question (one that saw Washington ponder thoughtfully about the longevity of his performances).
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
In the case of patios with fireplaces or pits, stacking firewood thoughtfully doubles as storage and display.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
This aligns with natural living values more thoughtfully, compared with separate components meant to optimize health independently.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
Operational decisions get kicked up to VPs who don’t have the bandwidth to make them thoughtfully.
—Kristien Turner, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Light, flavorful and thoughtfully made, Artisen proves that great gelato does not need dairy to deliver a memorable scoop.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
As my clients embark on the private journey that is therapy, in a room thoughtfully arranged to contain everything, the room itself is the reliable axis around which meaningful and deep changes can occur.
—Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Duke then got another question (one that saw Washington ponder thoughtfully about the longevity of his performances).
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
In the case of patios with fireplaces or pits, stacking firewood thoughtfully doubles as storage and display.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
This aligns with natural living values more thoughtfully, compared with separate components meant to optimize health independently.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
Operational decisions get kicked up to VPs who don’t have the bandwidth to make them thoughtfully.
—Kristien Turner, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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The last quarter moon is actually a good time to bring up your concerns – kindly.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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At night double cleanse using a separate makeup remover (wipes are great) to kindly but thoroughly get makeup and sunscreen off and out of pores.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The whole thing is so confusing that readers are likely to forget who’s who and what each has done, but Ernest draws it all together nicely.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mother Mary strutted to a solid limited opening as The Christophers expanded nicely and Exit 8 kept going.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The piping hot coffee is bold and bottomless, and the breakfast portions are large and reasonably priced.—
Shindy Chen
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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