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as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a thoughtful offer to watch the neighbors' children on moving day a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs
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as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a thoughtful argument for military action
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as in reflective
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
was a quiet and thoughtful child who rarely spoke but when he did, he almost always had something worthwhile to say
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Recent Examples of thoughtful
Now, a trio of new hotels arriving in 2025 are offering thoughtful bases between adventures—and all promise to help travelers deepen their experiences of the state’s epic landscapes.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
This thoughtful design decision results in a practical working area.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Madalyn Rilling, a MacLaren teacher who wrote a letter of recommendation for Soliman, said the immigrant student had quickly grown into a class leader through her thoughtful questions.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Project confidence and act with thoughtful reflection.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
This thoughtful design decision results in a practical working area.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Madalyn Rilling, a MacLaren teacher who wrote a letter of recommendation for Soliman, said the immigrant student had quickly grown into a class leader through her thoughtful questions.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Project confidence and act with thoughtful reflection.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
Adjective
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Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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In Los Angeles, buyers continue to be drawn to these makers for their unique craftsmanship and attentive, personalized service — with Instagram playing a key role in offering direct access beyond traditional retail.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Going the extra mile should be thoughtful and deliberate, creating a lasting impact without breaking the bank.—
Jacob Orrin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Investigators were left grasping at smoke, trying to make sense of a pattern that felt deliberate but remained elusive.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The selection was emblematic of the six-song set, where a loose, reflective Vedder leaned heavily on covers.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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Already heading into year 10 in the NFL, Prescott shakes his head with a reflective smile any time the subject comes up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead, little Celeste spends her days with a kind guardian robot.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Paris favors the kinder appellation: The Holy Trinity.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Feisty, single, and prone to melancholy, Agathe works in Paris’ legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Part of this is undoubtedly the work of director Dean Fleischer Camp, who is best known for directing the equally charming and melancholy Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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As Siff points out, that caring emotion allows the audience to feel a sense of compassion for all three characters.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The foster teens greatly appreciate these useful items and the efforts of these many caring volunteers, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Some are more humorous observations of people and situations, while others are more contemplative.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Outside the Casa Sanlorenzo, a contemplative Venetian Garden offers space for contemplation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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