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
The result is a winery where the meal is as thoughtfully constructed as the Cabernet; where the chef and winemaker craft experiences instead of courses and vintages; where innovation feels organic, not performative.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
By thoughtfully showcasing these real-life situations, Peppa Pig helps kids learn how to deal with similar social dynamics in their daily lives.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Inside, the floor plan is thoughtfully designed and refreshingly distinctive, with spaces that flow naturally while still feeling defined.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The SwissGear Sion is durable, expandable, and thoughtfully designed with two front pockets that make grabbing essentials mid-transit incredibly easy.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
That means thoughtfully boosting your online presence and making strategic connections to get on recruiters’ radars.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
For board members, this means consistently and thoughtfully asking the consequential questions about AI.
—Lara Abrash, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Even if the rest of your space is modern and thoughtfully designed, these particular shades can instantly date a room.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
By thoughtfully showcasing these real-life situations, Peppa Pig helps kids learn how to deal with similar social dynamics in their daily lives.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Inside, the floor plan is thoughtfully designed and refreshingly distinctive, with spaces that flow naturally while still feeling defined.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The SwissGear Sion is durable, expandable, and thoughtfully designed with two front pockets that make grabbing essentials mid-transit incredibly easy.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
That means thoughtfully boosting your online presence and making strategic connections to get on recruiters’ radars.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
For board members, this means consistently and thoughtfully asking the consequential questions about AI.
—Lara Abrash, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Even if the rest of your space is modern and thoughtfully designed, these particular shades can instantly date a room.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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Life in America for young Black men is nothing if not uncertain, to put it kindly.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In a similar vein, if a friend owes you for tickets, ask kindly for repayment and suggest a system for next time.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Ohio State plaintiffs counter that that Wexner’s position of authority at the school would reasonably have given him valuable insights into how OSU initially responded to allegations against Strauss.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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That said, finding cold-weather essentials that are high quality and reasonably priced can feel nearly impossible.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The new tool is meant to help shoppers and brands consume more considerately and specifically by cutting out the hassle and emissions of returns.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Thoughtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfully. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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