mindful
adjective
mind·ful
ˈmīn(d)-fəl 
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your power—
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: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans—New Republic
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a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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Mentors can help reframe failure as a step toward progress while being mindful not to normalize all failures as inherently positive.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Chemicals and plastics can only enter the body through inhalation, ingestion or direct contact, so being mindful of what common, everyday items may allow for exposure through these routes can really make a difference.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, our findings suggest that family franchisees may need to consider their effectiveness in managing a franchise outlet and for corporate franchisors to be mindful of the ownership form of their franchisees.
—Chelsea Sherlock, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Lack of physicality requires the Bruins to be mindful of matchups.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Chemicals and plastics can only enter the body through inhalation, ingestion or direct contact, so being mindful of what common, everyday items may allow for exposure through these routes can really make a difference.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, our findings suggest that family franchisees may need to consider their effectiveness in managing a franchise outlet and for corporate franchisors to be mindful of the ownership form of their franchisees.
—Chelsea Sherlock, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Lack of physicality requires the Bruins to be mindful of matchups.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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