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 focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than bluster and braggadocio, the Department of Defense needs a well-conceived and thoughtfully presented multiyear program to build a military fit for large-scale and sustained war.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Occasionally the focus drops to the fishermen’s crustacean quarry in the deep, also guarded and unhurried but intensely vulnerable; the man-lobster parallel isn’t stretched to the point of contrivance, but the film takes a thoughtfully holistic view of all the region’s living inhabitants.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
They’re thoughtfully placed and well pruned.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Meals are thoughtfully designed to give children the opportunity to expand their developing palettes while being nutritious enough to provide consistent energy throughout the day.
—William Jones
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Luciana notices small visual elements — subtle lighting shifts, balanced compositions, and meaningful textures — and uses them to create work that feels complete and thoughtfully crafted.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
They're so thoughtfully crafted.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than bluster and braggadocio, the Department of Defense needs a well-conceived and thoughtfully presented multiyear program to build a military fit for large-scale and sustained war.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Occasionally the focus drops to the fishermen’s crustacean quarry in the deep, also guarded and unhurried but intensely vulnerable; the man-lobster parallel isn’t stretched to the point of contrivance, but the film takes a thoughtfully holistic view of all the region’s living inhabitants.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
They’re thoughtfully placed and well pruned.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Meals are thoughtfully designed to give children the opportunity to expand their developing palettes while being nutritious enough to provide consistent energy throughout the day.
—William Jones
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Luciana notices small visual elements — subtle lighting shifts, balanced compositions, and meaningful textures — and uses them to create work that feels complete and thoughtfully crafted.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
They're so thoughtfully crafted.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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Don't wait for a vacation to treat yourself kindly.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Speaking kindly to yourself in this manner will be beneficial in both the near and short term.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The blade is made of 440A stainless steel, which is reasonably durable for lighter use, but dulls relatively fast and is softer overall.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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