THOUGHTFULNESS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

thoughtfulness

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as in kindness

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Recent Examples of thoughtfulness Human qualities like ambition, humility, and thoughtfulness speak louder, even for the quietest candidates. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Unlike the glitter of our youth, Brunel’s body oils are formulated with more thoughtfulness. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026 Not much thoughtfulness, period. — Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 And Kimmel, who has never been accused of thoughtfulness or thoroughness, claiming that Colbert's contract offer proves something is once again wrong. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 How did Koreeda come up with these nuanced ideas that contribute to the movie’s underrated thoughtfulness? — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2026 Traditionally, the style focuses on making jabs at someone’s appearance or identity, welcoming hurtful comments that punch down on someone when done without thoughtfulness. — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 Is there an internal kind of thoughtfulness in her that’s suddenly arriving, growing? — William Earl, Variety, 15 May 2026

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Life would not be the same without you, your vision, your kindness, your compassion, your love, your sexiness, your intelligence, your warmth, your friendship, your wisdom.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau appear as members of the community who help demonstrate how even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference during recovery.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026

Definition of kindness

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Wilson’s review was written without much consideration for what movies do differently from their source material.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of consideration

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The iPhone’s success, however, has satisfied some of those concerns for now, especially since Apple can partner with other companies like Google to use their AI models.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Anne Arundel County has said the safety concerns stemmed from unpermitted construction work in the building's underground parking garage.

— Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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