thoughtfully

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Recent Examples of thoughtfully For people with dementia and their family members, AI chatbots, thoughtfully used, could offer a reprieve, medical ethicist Jason Karlawish writes in First Opinion. Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 July 2026 Given that there’s not too much to do in Big Sur after sundown, the property thoughtfully stocks each room with s’mores kits and a small bottle of Pinot. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 The organizations that adapt thoughtfully—not just quickly—will likely gain the most significant and sustainable competitive advantages in operational efficiency, customer responsiveness and scalability. Chao-Ping Wu, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Made in the Hudson Valley & founded in Brooklyn, Cantina Royal’s small-batch sauces use whole chiles and thoughtfully sourced ingredients to combine Mexican cooking traditions and modern food culture. Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 What truly stands out is how thoughtfully designed the topper is. Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Brand-new construction homes range from $200,000 to $800,000 and are thoughtfully designed with open-concept floor plans, flex spaces, outdoor living areas, and smart-home technologies. Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
  • State terms kindly, write down what matters, and let security grow through follow-through.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Jodie Sweetin, who played the sarcastic middle child Stephanie Tanner across the series' eight-season run, recently looked back on the sitcom's original pilot, which featured a different actor in the role of kindly Tanner family patriarch Danny.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Adverb
  • When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
  • As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Despite the car’s underlying performance, ride quality in this mode is reasonably compliant on public roads, at least relative to expectations set by the car’s capabilities.
    Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 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 11 Jul. 2026.

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