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
My boyhood idols Howard Stern and David Letterman were very considerate and kind.
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Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
However, leaders who are seen as collaborative and considerate can end up being too agreeable.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Oreo does best in a low-traffic home with older, considerate children and no small animals.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
And finally, don’t forget to be considerate of other visitors.
—Allie McCreary, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2025
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Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
However, leaders who are seen as collaborative and considerate can end up being too agreeable.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Oreo does best in a low-traffic home with older, considerate children and no small animals.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
And finally, don’t forget to be considerate of other visitors.
—Allie McCreary, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Ultimately, Flatbike’s evolution illustrates how attentive problem-solving rooted in personal experience can yield solutions that are both practical and widely relevant.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Guys were paying attention to everything Coach was saying — very attentive to detail on coverages, plays, positioning — all that.—
Evan Bell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Integrating such a messy light source into a silicon photonics chip required careful engineering.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The beautiful work Ashley did as Tunde was thoughtful and honest.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Architectural kitten heels and mid wedges were everywhere, from The Row and Alaïa to Neous, each striking that perfect balance between thoughtful design and true wearability.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has ground to nearly a halt, which could partly reflect a more cautious approach by many firms in the wake of the uncertainty created by the higher tariffs.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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People in his community of Park City, Kansas — a small town outside Wichita — remembered Rader as a quiet, kind, and rule-following man.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The producer is wary, however, of the current financial and sociopolitical moment in Europe and the rest of the world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Film distributors and foreign TV networks are increasingly wary of buying Israeli shows.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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He is often remembered for his caring and kind-hearted spirit, as well as his comedic abilities in both acting and life.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Decades of perfectionism mixed with caring way too much about what people think prevented me from getting words on the page.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Be alert to anything that seems suspicious; this could be a person’s behavior, unclaimed packages, unusual activity, and vehicles.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Residents are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions and to follow safety guidance from local emergency officials.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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