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
Capture their personality and hard work in one thoughtful gift.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
New York Times Custom Space History Book $90 Uncommon Goods
A thoughtful birthday gift and certainly a unique Father’s Day gift, this historical anthology from The New York Times is about all things space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
The experience reflects the same thoughtful curation found throughout one of Waikiki’s most exclusive boutique hotels, where nine residential-style suites, each an entire floor with private elevator access, redefine oceanfront luxury.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
For all its thoughtful flourishes, a meal at Kabawa feels easygoing and joyous.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
New York Times Custom Space History Book $90 Uncommon Goods
A thoughtful birthday gift and certainly a unique Father’s Day gift, this historical anthology from The New York Times is about all things space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
The experience reflects the same thoughtful curation found throughout one of Waikiki’s most exclusive boutique hotels, where nine residential-style suites, each an entire floor with private elevator access, redefine oceanfront luxury.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
For all its thoughtful flourishes, a meal at Kabawa feels easygoing and joyous.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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Drivers are expected to stay attentive at all times and be ready to take control, which is one reason Tesla has recently added ‘Supervised’ to the name.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Schulz said that ability to quickly find and provide such attentive care is why the decision was made to drive the cats to the northern San Diego County facility.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Cannes got its own cliff-hanger ending on Saturday, the final day of the 78th film festival, when a power outage, apparently caused by deliberate sabotage, shut down the power grid serving the city and much of the surrounding region.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Even by the standards of France’s famously deliberate legal system, the case took years to reach trial.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The city of Alameda, Calif., halted an experiment to spray sea-salt particles skyward to make clouds more reflective.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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In contrast, the new University of Illinois study lowered that to 1.2 grams, which is reflective of how much protein Americans tend to consume per day and is still 50% higher than the U.S. recommendations.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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In the workplace, how kind (or not critical) one is to themself is likely not the first place managers will jump to when thinking about how to improve safety processes at work.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Before his latest movie premiered, festival chief Thierry Frémaux shared some kind words with the crowd about Washington.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 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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Feisty, single, and prone to melancholy, Agathe works in Paris’ legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Part of this is undoubtedly the work of director Dean Fleischer Camp, who is best known for directing the equally charming and melancholy Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Overprotective caring behaviours that may lead to emotional and behavioural problems in the dog have also been documented.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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In Cannes’ main competition, the film promises Laxe’s signature contemplative style and visually immersive landscapes.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Taking the red pill means accepting that your entrepreneurial ambitions aren't just contemplative thoughts but legitimate callings worth pursuing.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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