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Recent Examples of thoughtfulness
That kind of thoughtfulness and personal care just feels so rare these days.
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Rose Evans
updated March 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Begent said the winning artists were chosen for their technical skills and thoughtfulness of designs.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
But the incredible popularity of the tournament and people's passion for soccer and its stars mean FIFA could choose to model fairness and thoughtfulness, too.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Violet approaches each project with thoughtfulness and creativity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Parents can mention traits like creativity, curiosity, humor, thoughtfulness or bravery and ask which ones feel true to them.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Humility and thoughtfulness are the right lessons to learn from these conflicts.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the tradition is rooted less in utility (a 2026 bride probably has her own pots, thank you very much; or if not, a loyal DoorDash subscription) and more in thoughtfulness.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Rose Evans
updated March 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Begent said the winning artists were chosen for their technical skills and thoughtfulness of designs.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
But the incredible popularity of the tournament and people's passion for soccer and its stars mean FIFA could choose to model fairness and thoughtfulness, too.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Violet approaches each project with thoughtfulness and creativity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Parents can mention traits like creativity, curiosity, humor, thoughtfulness or bravery and ask which ones feel true to them.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Humility and thoughtfulness are the right lessons to learn from these conflicts.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the tradition is rooted less in utility (a 2026 bride probably has her own pots, thank you very much; or if not, a loyal DoorDash subscription) and more in thoughtfulness.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfulness
Noun
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Share the load with kindness, and keep promises realistic so trust feels strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gables leaders have raised concerns during city meetings about the potential impact.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Thoughtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfulness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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