1
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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2
as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a thoughtful argument for military action
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3
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
His servant is a thoughtful, kind lady who is a friend of mine.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
If the case prompts thoughtful answers to any of these questions, these plaintiffs may still yet succeed in unwittingly advancing a very different goal a more voter-centric reform movement.
—Jeremy Gruber, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
If the case prompts thoughtful answers to any of these questions, these plaintiffs may still yet succeed in unwittingly advancing a very different goal — a more voter-centric reform movement.
—Jeremy Gruber, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Keep scrolling for more thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts under $45 at Walmart.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
If the case prompts thoughtful answers to any of these questions, these plaintiffs may still yet succeed in unwittingly advancing a very different goal a more voter-centric reform movement.
—Jeremy Gruber, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
If the case prompts thoughtful answers to any of these questions, these plaintiffs may still yet succeed in unwittingly advancing a very different goal — a more voter-centric reform movement.
—Jeremy Gruber, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Keep scrolling for more thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts under $45 at Walmart.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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While holding rates steady, the Fed remains attentive to market dynamics and potential changes in fiscal policy that may arise from the current political landscape.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Like Slater King with his island home in Blink Twice, the pop star staffs his ranch with locals who offer personal and incredible attentive concierge services.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Both City and the Premier League claimed a victory after October’s initial ruling that found three aspects of the APTs were unlawful, most notably around the deliberate exclusion of shareholder loans, which is when a club borrows money from its ownership group, usually interest-free.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The reality is this was a deliberate strategic provocation few will see or acknowledge.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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The numbers are reflective of the historic season delivered by Barkely, who, in his first year since leaving the Giants, totaled 15 touchdowns in the regular seasons and has five more in the playoffs.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Pete was a gentle spirit, creative, inquisitive, and reflective.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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One person, however, who definitely didn’t have kind things to say online after the incident was President Donald Trump, who also attended the game Sunday.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Still, the movie ends on a note of melancholy self-reckoning that lingers.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Over Martin’s delicate playing, her aching rasp resonated to the rafters, a melancholy shudder that still sounded comforting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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His research interests primarily focus on meeting science, as well as occupational stress faced by dirty work and caring professions.—
por Brent N. Reed, Steven G. Rogelberg,
Harvard Business Review,
12 Feb. 2025
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Joining a group with the same interests or volunteering or working together, often provides caring friends.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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By day, the atmosphere is contemplative and relaxing.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Polyhymnia Polyhymnia is the Muse of sacred poetry, hymns, and dance, often shown in a contemplative or meditative pose — though she is also associated with geometry and the sciences.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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