as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
a restaurant that thoughtfully provides the diners with a basket of bread while they await their meals
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Recent Examples of thoughtfully
Choose a variety that fits your goals, build the plate thoughtfully and the carb everyone loves to debate can hold its own in a healthy diet.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
When used thoughtfully, the right routine can make HS-prone skin more comfortable, more resilient and less reactive.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Start by setting targets thoughtfully.
—Thierry Brunel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Although scary movies have long helped people process their feelings of fear, uncertainty, and grief in real time, filmmakers who are capable of thoughtfully translating serious historic trauma into satisfying works of genre entertainment remain remarkably rare today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
In true Nantucket fashion, the house was historic, sided with raw cedar shingles, and full of character—but it was also thoughtfully updated, in a way that preserved and honored its charm.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 May 2026
The workers who stand out, Alexander said, will be the ones who know how to use technology thoughtfully while still bringing distinctly human judgment and curiosity to the table.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Once a center for the cotton and railroad industries, the area’s red-brick buildings have been thoughtfully preserved through adaptive reuse, giving new life to longtime structures.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Logistics and interconnectivity are thoughtfully built in.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
When used thoughtfully, the right routine can make HS-prone skin more comfortable, more resilient and less reactive.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Start by setting targets thoughtfully.
—Thierry Brunel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Although scary movies have long helped people process their feelings of fear, uncertainty, and grief in real time, filmmakers who are capable of thoughtfully translating serious historic trauma into satisfying works of genre entertainment remain remarkably rare today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
In true Nantucket fashion, the house was historic, sided with raw cedar shingles, and full of character—but it was also thoughtfully updated, in a way that preserved and honored its charm.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 May 2026
The workers who stand out, Alexander said, will be the ones who know how to use technology thoughtfully while still bringing distinctly human judgment and curiosity to the table.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Once a center for the cotton and railroad industries, the area’s red-brick buildings have been thoughtfully preserved through adaptive reuse, giving new life to longtime structures.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Logistics and interconnectivity are thoughtfully built in.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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In the meantime, may your drives stay straight, your putts drop kindly, and your tax questions never land in the rough.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Just like his father, Law and Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay has taught her kids the same lesson—and that the universe looks kindly upon those who do good for others.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Pedigree and salary play a role in how many quality players a team can reasonably expect to have.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The moment one partner felt unseen and chose, reasonably enough, to say nothing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Thoughtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfully. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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