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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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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
Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.
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Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
Please be considerate with your comments and posts.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
Oftentimes, brands will share their version of a document using the applicable redlining feature (which is very mindful, very considerate of them).
—Veronica Ramirez, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
My brother is a kind, gentle, considerate man, and this hurts him deeply.
—Lori Gottlieb, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
Please be considerate with your comments and posts.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
Oftentimes, brands will share their version of a document using the applicable redlining feature (which is very mindful, very considerate of them).
—Veronica Ramirez, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
My brother is a kind, gentle, considerate man, and this hurts him deeply.
—Lori Gottlieb, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Some characteristics of helicopter parenting include being over attentive, micromanaging them, fighting all of their battles, and not giving them opportunities to fail and learn from those experiences.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Still, the Dodgers plan to be cautious with the right-hander at the outset of the 2025 season.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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People who are pregnant should be cautious, as flaxseeds might have mild hormonal effects.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
20 Jan. 2025
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But few discouraging words were heard about Sosa at the Cubs Convention, which is made up of a kinder, gentler group of fans, and a higher percentage of children who think of Sosa and Clark the Cub as similar mythical characters.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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God did me a solid on this one❤️. Thank you for all the kind words of celebration and encouragement.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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But investors should be wary of the volatility of cryptocurrencies.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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Police urged citizens to be wary of suspicious job offers, particularly those that offer high pay that comes with free accommodation and travel.—
Chloe Berger,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
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Reserved, caring and joyous Shirley worked in construction on a work site near the street corner where he was murdered, Cornelius Burnett, his brother, told the Herald.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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My brother, Stephen, has been a caring presence throughout my life.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters are still battling two monstrous wildfires that have burned for over a week as weary residents across Los Angeles County stayed alert for another round of Santa Ana winds on Wednesday.—
Sam Morgen,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Myriad problems have plagued Los Angeles County’s alert system as wildfires keep torching America’s most populous county.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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