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
Underneath, the thousands of comments are rife with frustrations about others’ refusal to engage, ask for help, help others, stay in touch or be more considerate.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
On its face, this gesture is considerate and appropriate.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
Special considerations: Be considerate of those with PTSD and other medical conditions.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
On its face, this gesture is considerate and appropriate.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
Special considerations: Be considerate of those with PTSD and other medical conditions.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Contributions spike dramatically in the two months prior to an election, precisely when candidates are vulnerable, and voters are most attentive.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dōgon is alluringly dim and powered by an army of attentive servers.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Eliasen is careful not to let scope creep derail initial implementations.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Built between the late 17th century and early 18th century, the picturesque home has been restored by thoughtful architects who preserved the building’s rustic simplicity while ushering it into the modern era.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Housed in the former Town Hall, built in 1816, the museum offers a thoughtful overview of the region’s history.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sum dwarfs most acquisitions this year — and marks TIFF’s first eight-figure deal in several editions — underlining the resilience of genre cinema at a time when studios and streamers alike are cautious.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Even kind gestures or neutral actions can be misinterpreted as hostile or manipulative.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But some of them weren’t kind and that does something to you psychologically.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Low days supply means vehicles are selling quickly and demand is strong, while a high days supply indicates sales are slow or dealers are carrying too much inventory—consumers may be wary.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the Fed has been wary, concerned of triggering higher inflation.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, trust only grows when partners perceive each other as reliable, dependable, caring and honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As one of Florida's largest public health systems, SMH has a mission to provide quality and caring service and innovation to patients across the region.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Knowing these risk factors can encourage individuals to be more alert about suicide.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Stewart and Kalitta were alert and exited their cars under their own power.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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