1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a kindly woman who is very considerate of other people's feelings
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2
as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
you need to develop a more considerate temperament and learn to think before you speak
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Recent Examples of considerate
Meanwhile, those who happen to witness a proposal could be more considerate.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Many transit systems have long-standing etiquette campaigns urging travelers to be considerate of those around them.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
This enables leaders to be more considerate of cultural nuances, generational differences, or the specific needs of neurodivergent individuals.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Those who don’t follow this etiquette are really risking a bad accident which won’t be pretty for anyone, so please be considerate for everyone’s safety.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Many transit systems have long-standing etiquette campaigns urging travelers to be considerate of those around them.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
This enables leaders to be more considerate of cultural nuances, generational differences, or the specific needs of neurodivergent individuals.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Those who don’t follow this etiquette are really risking a bad accident which won’t be pretty for anyone, so please be considerate for everyone’s safety.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Beneath a wintry New York sky, Jones lets this jolt from the blue play out in a way that signals how grounded and gracious Ed is, his attentive gaze registering shock, confusion and delight.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Even the most attentive partners will occasionally miss bids.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Gearbox has always been careful to say that Borderlands is not going live service for 4 here, despite that being a pretty common trend to chase.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But the movie is careful to concentrate just as much on his art and all the complications that entailed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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But there’s also a lot of thoughtful, poignant material about traditions, grief, childhood trauma, and the ways that family can be both the best and worst part of your life.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Being transparent, candid and frank about challenges while also putting them in context in a thoughtful way will have more impact than trying to massage the answer, which can create uncertainty or disbelief.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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People with ragweed allergies—and those with latex allergies, which can also cross-react with banana proteins—should be cautious, especially when eating ripe bananas or consuming large amounts.15 7.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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Asked about Trump's relationship with her and with Epstein, Maxwell said Trump was always kind and cordial with her.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Sweet, feisty, kind, smart, sensitive and spiritual.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Even if a hacker has your password, 2FA requires a second verification step, like a code sent to your phone, making unauthorized access much harder. 4) Be wary of phishing and follow-up scams After a data breach, attackers often follow up with phishing emails or phone calls.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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More specifically, Bouse residents were wary of drinking arsenic, a common pollutant in Arizona’s aquifers.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Jordana Brewster plays Dom’s loyal, caring and brave sister Mia Toretto, who becomes the wife of franchise co-lead Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and mother of their children.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Halford recalled Osbourne’s generosity and caring nature, as well as his musical feats with Sabbath and as a solo act.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
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Authorities did not issue a statewide AMBER Alert because no vehicle or suspect descriptions met the alert criteria, KTLA reported.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office urged people using the pedestrian trail to stay alert and aware of their surroundings.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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