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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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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
While most of my colleagues are quiet and considerate, certain members of one department are very loud.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Being a considerate dinner guest comes down to some simple awareness and paying attention to the host.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Morton Amphitheater asks people not to smoke in the reserved or covered seating areas, and to be considerate when smoking around others.
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Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash.
—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Being a considerate dinner guest comes down to some simple awareness and paying attention to the host.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Morton Amphitheater asks people not to smoke in the reserved or covered seating areas, and to be considerate when smoking around others.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
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An attentive defender, Mikheyev was once a prominent member of a Leafs third line with Pierre Engvall and David Kämpf that swallowed up defensive-zone draws against tough competition in the playoffs.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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Consumer confidence ticked up in June after weeks of anxiety tied to the conflict, though people remain cautious as worries about jobs and prices persist.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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Inside is super-clean and nice, and the servers were very kind and attentive.
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The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry.
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Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it.
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Stiff opposition certainly will emerge, and cost-of-living worries have the public wary of being charged more for anything, but the new revenue is for popular spending targets.
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The company operates 15 safari properties in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe, with safari experiences built around bespoke, caring, meaningful and considerate values.
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For generations, neighborhoods had park programs, church leagues, YMCAs, summer jobs, youth clubs and local hangouts where teenagers could spend time under the watchful eyes of caring adults.
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And many key aspects of society rely on the data centers that have been built over the decades, serving websites, handling online purchases and delivering emails, text messages and alert notices.
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During an air quality alert day, state environmental authorities recommend to avoid strenuous outdoor activities as much as possible, especially people who have existing health conditions such as heart disease or asthma.
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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