1
as in caution
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
her natural carefulness keeps her from having car accidents and the high insurance premiums that go with them
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2
as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
a degree of carefulness is required to get the details just right
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as in kindness
archaic
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
with what carefulness they tended the frail princess day and night!
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefulness
Noun
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But other reports on consumer sentiment and retail sales have revealed rising caution from consumers.—
Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025 -
One of the main topics of discussion included a real-word anecdote that speaks to the caution companies and individuals must take in handling this new technology.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Traditional Folklore in Romania Photo: Getty Images Ranked as one of our 10 best places to visit in 2025, Romania recently garnered attention for its appearance in Robert Eggers’s adaptation of Nosferatu.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Navigating Political and Ethical Considerations of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve By embracing bitcoin as a vital national reserve asset, the United States positions itself at the forefront of economic innovation, fiscal prudence, and visionary thinking.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Carroll picked contractors to do the work and agreed on a price without waiting for competing bids, authorized them to pave at night when rain forecasts would normally have halted work, and generally gave speed priority over the usual prudence.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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For best results, sort laundry according to material type (towels in one load, delicates in another, paying attention to care instructions) and color. 5.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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The phrases in her reel emphasize this idea by showing that babies need extra care.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some studies raise concerns that long-term melatonin use may delay puberty in children and adolescents.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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But the threat of tariffs and the already-increasing costs of everyday items are raising concerns about where the economy is headed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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For example, assessing candidates' general mental ability (e.g., critical thinking, problem-solving and conscientiousness) is up to 62% effective at predicting employment success.—
Trevor Higgs,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Realistically, however, Mexico faces a tough fight in a Supreme Court that’s shown a great deal of solicitude for the gun industry — even in cases that don’t involve a federal statute that protects gun companies from liability.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The evocation of the boy’s impure actions, as well as the undertow of sexuality in both his parish priest’s solicitude and his father’s violence, caught the attention of the censors, who typically busied themselves outlawing pulp erotica.—
Sam Sacks,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Carefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefulness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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