1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a kindly woman who is very considerate of other people's feelings
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2
as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
you need to develop a more considerate temperament and learn to think before you speak
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Recent Examples of considerate
Still, the timing felt almost considerate.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Be considerate of the time when operating a snowblower or other snow removal equipment, Miller said, but also understand that some residents may need to remove snow at unusual times if their schedule demands it.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, Disney is said to have been very deliberate and considerate in their choices and did not rush the process.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Be considerate of the time when operating a snowblower or other snow removal equipment, Miller said, but also understand that some residents may need to remove snow at unusual times if their schedule demands it.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, Disney is said to have been very deliberate and considerate in their choices and did not rush the process.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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Weeks before, Baena had told him that weed made Sinclair less nurturing and attentive.—
Ezra Marcus,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The servers are over-the-top attentive.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
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And thanks to a thoughtful renovation, this particular farmhouse is ready to begin its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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In his view, growth means extending the reach of a thoughtful approach while preserving the personal relationships that define his work.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious about taking on new debt that assumes your current income is guaranteed.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut education leaders are expressing cautious optimism as the state Department of Education tries its hand at course development.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thank you, too, to the dozens of people who wrote in with kind corrections.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Vargo also recalled a kind woman who had a gentle spirit.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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Flick was wary of the youngster experiencing a setback, given recent cases involving other young players and preferred to bring him back gradually.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the singer recently said viewers do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy the show and only need to dance, some viewers are still wary of tuning in.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cynical and sardonic, Emma is a bright and caring veterinarian who lives at home in a coven with her vampire parents, Charles and Liz.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even the Tampere Cathedral is a Modernist provocation, with a treatment of the Resurrection by Finnish symbolist Magnus Enckell; a serpent painted into the ceiling; and another painting that depicts death as a kind of caring angel.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That is why staying alert after breach reports matters.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without it, even the tiredest body stays alert.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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