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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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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
Raven-Symoné is amazing in the titular role and the costumes are so much fun, but the show also dealt with big issues in a relatable and often humorous and thoughtful way.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
These quotes are all from the thoughtful, candid, curious mommy makeover patients that Allure recently spoke to for our story 17 People Get Real About their Mommy Makeovers.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
During a wide-ranging conversation about Butler’s work, High was asked about worldbuilding, and offered a response that, to assembled lovers of both books and people, was thoughtful and moving.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
For Cavett, this meant offering space for conflicting points-of-view and engaging them in thoughtful, yet still pointed conversations on their specific topic of expertise.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
These quotes are all from the thoughtful, candid, curious mommy makeover patients that Allure recently spoke to for our story 17 People Get Real About their Mommy Makeovers.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
During a wide-ranging conversation about Butler’s work, High was asked about worldbuilding, and offered a response that, to assembled lovers of both books and people, was thoughtful and moving.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
For Cavett, this meant offering space for conflicting points-of-view and engaging them in thoughtful, yet still pointed conversations on their specific topic of expertise.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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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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Many people have perceived his walking off set and the Instagram story as a deliberate snub.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Be deliberate about your communications with the federal agency and offer any questions and rebuttals in writing.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Covering 80% of roof area on commercial buildings in the U.S. with solar reflective material would be the equivalent to turning off 34 coal power plants for one year.—
Rob Lewallen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The long gap between seasons has not been kind to the show, which returned way down in the ratings this past fall.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Holly Marie Combs has nothing but kind words for the young Pretty Little Liars cast — and a couple of digs at her twentysomething self.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 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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This week, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco share a vulnerable highlight from their new collaborative album, Jessica Simpson makes a triumphant return to music with a country pop power ballad, and Japanese Breakfast delivers an appropriately melancholy track from her new LP.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Blanchett is apologetic and melancholy as Cate, and wonderfully snotty as Shelly, critiquing the privilege and luxury that the actress knows that famous people like her take for granted.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 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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Containing none of the harshness its title might indicate, the track is laden with bongos, strings and bird calls, altogether falling squarely into the deep, vibey and contemplative realm where so much Booka Shade music has existed for more than 20 years now.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Boredom is a condition of eternal or transitioning dissatisfaction that can help find a new, contemplative approach to life.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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