thoughtfully

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Recent Examples of thoughtfully When these fibers are thoughtfully integrated, Wong said the fabric instantly conveys a higher level of refinement. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Today, the roughly 7,000-square-foot house has been thoughtfully updated while retaining its Elizabethan character. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 However, there are three young players the Canucks will need to manage more thoughtfully this fall with a view toward future expansion. Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 But thoughtfully designed and detailed, brick can evoke the full history of architecture and elevate a building’s status. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Vintage frames and art can add charm and set the tone for a room when styled thoughtfully. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 That’s where thoughtfully designed digital ecosystems come into play. Mita Malhotra, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 And while many versions of orange chicken come doused in a thick, syrupy (and often cloying) sauce, Chiko’s lighter version is made from an orange juice reduction that’s thoughtfully served on the side to prevent soggy takeout orders. Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
  • Speak plainly, edit kindly, and let useful precision build trust without turning everything into a critique.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ask about the fee, set a payment structure, and clarify the boundary kindly.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • These colors all pair nicely with whites, beiges, and soft browns, too.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And this does the latter quite nicely, the classic claret and blue along with a gold trim offsets the whole thing rather well.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • For years, America's been in the chokehold of unnecessarily oversized pickup trucks, but recent announcements of new vehicles show that common sense – and more reasonably proportioned utes – may soon prevail.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One may reasonably surmise that the city’s corporation counsel is weighing whether Bally’s contract interpretations need to be decided by a judge.
    Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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