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as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a thoughtful offer to watch the neighbors' children on moving day a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs
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as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a thoughtful argument for military action
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as in reflective
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
was a quiet and thoughtful child who rarely spoke but when he did, he almost always had something worthwhile to say
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Recent Examples of thoughtful
Many other TikTok users commented, praising the mom for her thoughtful interaction with Graves.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
African art can be a multitude of things, and Art X Lagos’s diversified fair program proves that approach is a thoughtful way to showcase it best.
—Tobe Otuogbodor, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Allow them the space to breathe and process these insights, build relationships, internalize the culture, and make thoughtful decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Harkening back to our first section, a pleasant candle or small flower arrangement by the sink is a sure sign of a thoughtful host.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
African art can be a multitude of things, and Art X Lagos’s diversified fair program proves that approach is a thoughtful way to showcase it best.
—Tobe Otuogbodor, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Allow them the space to breathe and process these insights, build relationships, internalize the culture, and make thoughtful decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Harkening back to our first section, a pleasant candle or small flower arrangement by the sink is a sure sign of a thoughtful host.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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Consistent eye contact and attentive body language create a connection that transcends words, making each team member feel valued.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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My wife reaches out to them and often sends little attentive trinkets.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Homes are traditionally decorated, featuring deliberate designs called rangolis made of colored rice, sand, or flower petals to summon the goddess Lakshmi to bless their home with wealth and success.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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This isn’t just a quirk of the market but a deliberate shift designed to align with the emotional, cultural and financial rhythms of the modern consumer.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For example, bullet journaling, reflective journaling, junk journaling, gratitude journaling and freewriting.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Be kind to yourself: The election is stressing us out.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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So try to do something kind for yourself in the process of grieving.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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These are words that reflect a more considered and customized approach in providing wellness experiences.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Through it all, Smith navigates his character’s many heavy situations with a careful and considered performance.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
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In 2020, Rateliff released a solo album, his third overall and his first since starting the Night Sweats, with a more melancholy sound that recalled his early-career work.Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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Most notable within Jones’ theme is the use of vibraphone when set against his orchestra’s melancholy strings.A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tragically, that caring, thoughtful little girl died in November 2023 when a tree collapsed in the family's Boulder, Colo., backyard.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Employees with children in the system will need ongoing support for their caring duties.Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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The wild card who ultimately upends the conclave is the mysterious and contemplative Cardinal Benitez (Carlos Diehz), who arrives late to the proceedings.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, one marvels at how often the protesters for Palestine have been treated like the freshman reader of Lolita who, lacking the niceties of the contemplative attitude, objects to all that business with the pedophile.Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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