thoughtfully

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Recent Examples of thoughtfully And today’s opportunity is to scale those gains thoughtfully, so these early pockets of progress deliver broader, more consistent impact along an end-to-end patient journey. Jeff Dilullo, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 During the decision-making process, the floor is open for anyone in the room to challenge ideas thoughtfully. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 The fun pleated hem gives it a little extra interest, so even a simple outfit looks thoughtfully put together. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 Today, there's growing recognition that thoughtfully selected private assets may have a role to play in long-term portfolios. Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 There's a balance between delicate satin, feminine lace and midweight cashmere, thoughtfully combined for interest. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The suites are comfortable and thoughtfully outfitted, with private waterfront porches, plush living rooms with complimentary mini-bar offerings, and outdoor showers for rinsing off salt and sand. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Packing for such a trip calls for extra care, as outfits are often thoughtfully considered. Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Sitting down with The Athletic during pre-season, Szczesny answers questions thoughtfully, occasionally reaching into his pocket to pull out a vape, turning it over in his hands before taking a drag. Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
  • Members of the Scepter, which have been rocking Ottawa since 2018, also reflected kindly on the experience.
    Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Flood kindly took on all the engineering duties, which freed me up to be in the band room with Eno.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cyrus, 64, cleaned up nicely in a black John Varvatos suit, leaving his the collar of his white shirt unbuttoned.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • These situations usually arise because there has been a failure to sit down with a liability insurance broker periodically and fully examine possible liabilities and whether coverage amounts are reasonably high enough to cover likely claims.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • While the policy remained fraught, by the mid-1980s, a federal appeals court proclaimed schools here as desegregated as was reasonably possible.
    Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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