mindful
adjective
mind·ful
ˈmīn(d)-fəl 
1
: bearing in mind : aware
… be mindful of how you use your power.—
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: inclined to be aware
… a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans.—New Republic
New RepublicExamples of mindful in a Sentence
a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Open Drinks First things first, be mindful as to not leave a cup of water or mug of tea sitting on your nightstand.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Williams, mindful of the city’s precarious finances at a time when property taxes are at risk due to Tallahassee politics, was doing her job by exploring less expensive options.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Just be mindful of portion sizes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mindful
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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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