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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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
Above all, Elias stresses being considerate of your manicurist’s busy schedule, as switching things up or fixing issues late in an appointment may push back the next client.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Her visit coincided with the store’s fifth anniversary and Adams said the Secret Service’s preparation for her visit was considerate of her business’ operations.
—Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Also, not everyone enjoys the smell of weed so be considerate of others and smoke in an area that’s secluded and private.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Grohl earlier this month asked fans and followers to be considerate of his private life.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Her visit coincided with the store’s fifth anniversary and Adams said the Secret Service’s preparation for her visit was considerate of her business’ operations.
—Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Also, not everyone enjoys the smell of weed so be considerate of others and smoke in an area that’s secluded and private.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Grohl earlier this month asked fans and followers to be considerate of his private life.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Service overall was very attentive, welcoming and friendly.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no silver bullet and no one right way to be a great leader, but all leaders can benefit from being attentive to their strengths and weaknesses while learning how to be successful in whatever context they are placed in. Follow me on LinkedIn.Tony Gambill, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire went beyond the public policy stands taken by the Biden administration and Ukraine and drew a cautious response from Zelenskyy.ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND JOANNA KOZLOWSKA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Because generative AI was used to create the phishing message itself, the email had no misspellings, the grammar was perfectly acceptable and, coming from the director’s genuine email account, left no obvious reason why the recipient would be wary of authenticity.Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Among other suggestions, prosecutors say, victims should be wary of people who try to move conversations to encrypted instant messaging apps such as Whatsapp, Signal and others.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As many as 14% of spine surgeries over three years were deemed unnecessary, costing taxpayers $2 billion, according to a recent report published by the Lown Institute, a think tank promoting ideas for a just and caring system of health.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Stephen is sweet and caring, but the transition to civilian life is bumpy, even with the help of alcohol.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert Flash freezing for this evening As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents with eucalyptus trees in or near their yard should also be on alert, since the trees are highly flammable and have shallow root structures.Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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