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
Whether in a window, middle, or aisle seat, being considerate of your fellow passengers will make flying much more pleasant for everyone.
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Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Visitors can do their part to protect parks by following Leave No Trace principles like plan ahead and prepare and be considerate of others.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
This perhaps comes through most clearly in the film’s surprisingly considerate treatment of religion, especially in a scholastic environment.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Visitors can do their part to protect parks by following Leave No Trace principles like plan ahead and prepare and be considerate of others.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
This perhaps comes through most clearly in the film’s surprisingly considerate treatment of religion, especially in a scholastic environment.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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If tariffs cause a one-off rise in prices, the Fed could be inclined to look through the adjustment and be more attentive to what is happening to the labor market.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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Being attentive to nuances in how curse words are used in different settings can guide you toward a more productive relationship with profanity.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At times, that can mean there’s reason to be optimistic or perhaps to be cautious about a hot start.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Collins said Republicans also need to be cautious about slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, another budget-cutting target identified by fiscal conservatives.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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That might mean that a recession caused by the Trump administration's tariff policy would actually drive adoption of artificial intelligence by companies that have so far been wary of the tech.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Subject to partisan litmus tests, military leaders might be wary of offering advice that contradicts the administration’s priorities.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Is this handsome and caring male doctor truly such a monster?!—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Suncoast region is seeing particularly high alert levels.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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