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Recent Examples of thoughtfulness
Humility and thoughtfulness are the right lessons to learn from these conflicts.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the tradition is rooted less in utility (a 2026 bride probably has her own pots, thank you very much; or if not, a loyal DoorDash subscription) and more in thoughtfulness.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Longtime board member Dan Amend called Jennings one of his favorite people in the world, who exhibits thoughtfulness and kindness at her core.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Waves from bus drivers, greetings on the sidewalks of New York, a beer bought at a bar, a steak paid for at the Tap Room of the New York Athletic Club…courtesy, thoughtfulness, consideration…thanks!
—Timothy Cardinal Dolan, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Partnerships deserve thoughtfulness as romantic Venus pokes jolly Jupiter, activating your 7th House of Connections and your 12th House of Karma.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Crochet crafts, in particular, are the perfect combination of thoughtfulness, creativity, and cozy, heirloom-worthy charm.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
But the book cannot credit Boone with commonplace human thoughtfulness.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
This new thoughtfulness is changing how people plan travel.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the tradition is rooted less in utility (a 2026 bride probably has her own pots, thank you very much; or if not, a loyal DoorDash subscription) and more in thoughtfulness.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Longtime board member Dan Amend called Jennings one of his favorite people in the world, who exhibits thoughtfulness and kindness at her core.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Waves from bus drivers, greetings on the sidewalks of New York, a beer bought at a bar, a steak paid for at the Tap Room of the New York Athletic Club…courtesy, thoughtfulness, consideration…thanks!
—Timothy Cardinal Dolan, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Partnerships deserve thoughtfulness as romantic Venus pokes jolly Jupiter, activating your 7th House of Connections and your 12th House of Karma.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Crochet crafts, in particular, are the perfect combination of thoughtfulness, creativity, and cozy, heirloom-worthy charm.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
But the book cannot credit Boone with commonplace human thoughtfulness.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
This new thoughtfulness is changing how people plan travel.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfulness
Noun
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics, even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha’s teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha's teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Friday afternoon, Minnesota sent forward Vinnie Hinostroza to the Florida Panthers in exchange for future considerations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a separate move, the Wild flipped winger Vinnie Hinostroza to the Florida Panthers for future considerations, successfully pairing down the roster after adding Nick Foligno and Minnesota native Bobby Brink at he trade deadline.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Activists have not communicated with police or city officials about the sirens, raising some concerns about how the devices are being used, how to inform residents about what the sounds from the sirens mean, and the possibility that the noise could become a nuisance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The New York investigation comes less than a week after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services halted Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud concerns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Thoughtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfulness. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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