thoughtfulness

noun

as in kindness

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Recent Examples of thoughtfulness For 15 seasons, Nneka has led with grace and conviction, competed with an unmistakable spark, and carried herself with a generosity and thoughtfulness that have earned the admiration of everyone across our game. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Discussions were led by Smith and David Longo, former chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, as well as others who could bring expertise and thoughtfulness to the topic of the day. — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 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
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  1. kindness
  2. consideration
  3. concern
Noun
  • At a time filled with so much sadness, your kindness has reminded me that there is still so much good in humanity.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her flop of a debate performance left her sounding like someone with no vision or kindness — career suicide for someone who has made her reputation on both traits.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • The Marlins acquired Driscoll from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The second is no small consideration in a system where sponsors are sued with some regularity, and Cerulli reports that worries about fees and litigation have slowed sponsors from changing their target-date arrangements at all.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • The Lincoln has been at sea for an extended deployment during the Iran war, which sparked concerns among lawmakers and military families after reports of the crew’s worsening mental health and conditions aboard.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In Utah, training starts with the basics of how AI works to teach an understanding of AI bias, hallucinations, ethical concerns and data privacy needs, Winters said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of concern

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“Thoughtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfulness. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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