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
Those who don’t follow this etiquette are really risking a bad accident which won’t be pretty for anyone, so please be considerate for everyone’s safety.
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Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
Gomez has also been spending considerate time with her stylist Erin Walsh crafting an elevated, elegant look in powder-blue Prada, anticipatory bridal whites, and glittering Armani Prive.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
Gomez has also been spending considerate time with her stylist Erin Walsh crafting an elevated, elegant look in powder-blue Prada, anticipatory bridal whites, and glittering Armani Prive.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
Adjective
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Montse Tomé is the attentive personality spurring the current crop on from the sidelines.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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During their stay, travelers will notice things like stainless steel coffee makers in their rooms, beautifully tiled jacuzzis, attentive staff, and a delightfully relaxed atmosphere.—
Lea Dlugosch,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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However, realizing these benefits demands careful tool selection, integration, oversight and governance.—
John Arsneault,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Both pranking and writing are exercises in careful observation.—
Katie Yee
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Firing off hundreds of identical applications and CVs is unlikely to land you that dream role, so every application needs a thoughtful approach.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The overall design is quietly elegant and minimalist, with thoughtful details throughout each floor.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious using public Wi-Fi Avoid logging into accounts on public Wi-Fi or always use a VPN.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Swimmers should be cautious of cold shock in waters below 60 degrees.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Over the course of two seasons, the writing of the show and the actress performing the role turned the Grim Reaper into more of a caregiver who guides human souls to the beyond with a kind smile and empathic warmth.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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But Lana was her own person: an actor, a comedian, beloved by her family and friends, a kind, talented woman who volunteered weekly for the AIDS charity Project Angel Food during the 80s, a time when many people would barely say the word AIDS aloud.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Judge, always wary of self-congratulation, downplayed his contributions.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Safeties will be wary of the 221-pounder, enhancing Herbert’s long-ball options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Colton's caring nature also enabled him to be a major source of support for friends.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Those who know her best describe her as loyal and caring, to the point of neglecting herself and her own interests in order to look after others.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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That posting actually references a much older threat, one that was first flagged by the FBI public service announcement, alert number I-091223-PSA, way back in September 2023.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.—
Andrew Ford,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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