thoughtfulness

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Recent Examples of thoughtfulness But the genes of his mother granted him empathy and a tendency to lead with thoughtfulness. Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Traits women are often taught to value, like thoughtfulness, awareness and generosity, can become a form of power when they’re used deliberately. Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 Honesty, honor, humility, truth, compassion, humanity, thoughtfulness, morality, true strength and decency. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 However, these require thoughtfulness and respect and, therefore, here in the United States, they are rarely used. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg treats the Schwoopers with loving care, delving into themes of queerness, loss, religion, love, mental health, and growing up with a thoughtfulness and specificity that make his characters feel both familiar and unique. Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026 Greth said she was struck by the thoughtfulness behind the design choices in the new hospital. Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026 That kind of thoughtfulness and personal care just feels so rare these days. Rose Evans updated March 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026 Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfulness
Noun
  • So much kindness to me and my whole family.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 May 2026
  • My mother's kindness had a powerful impact on me.
    Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, NPR, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • The Mustangs’ 200 free relay of Chloe Wool-Smith, Pang, Karolina Sangasy and Mia Walker clocked a consideration time for the CIF State meet next week.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • While there have been no reports of illness, authorities urge people to contact a health care provider for any concerns.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the HHS, which oversees the FDA, said the studies were pulled over concerns about their conclusions.
    Padmanabhan Ananthan, USA Today, 6 May 2026

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“Thoughtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfulness. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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