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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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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
Or people who are in the thoughtful side of the equation.
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
The result is that Ameri ended up being one of Duki’s most thoughtful projects.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
The result is that Ameri ended up being one of Duki’s most thoughtful projects.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful
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Service overall was very attentive, welcoming and friendly.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no silver bullet and no one right way to be a great leader, but all leaders can benefit from being attentive to their strengths and weaknesses while learning how to be successful in whatever context they are placed in. Follow me on LinkedIn.Tony Gambill, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This deliberate approach can ensure that your practice remains effective, accessible and dependable.Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The car’s driver—old enough to be the original owner—made his deliberate way into the restaurant.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wedding tablescapes are arguably the most memorable part of a couple’s wedding decor, combining multiple visual elements that are reflective of the couple, their location, and their aesthetic.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect's transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment whether that was reflective of the ceasefire proposal Trump shared Sunday.Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s something to be said about working that way, but the difference for Agents is that the songs were, in turn, more considered and fleshed out by the time they were brought to the band, even if those songs demanded more work afterward.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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The early part of Wang’s new movie mirrors the intimacy on display in Apolonia, Apolonia, Lea Glob’s considered portrait of an artist.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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The melancholy video captures intimate moments where Payne and Cassidy are traveling the world, hugging, building Lego sets and, in the final image, sharing a kiss and a laugh.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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As many as 14% of spine surgeries over three years were deemed unnecessary, costing taxpayers $2 billion, according to a recent report published by the Lown Institute, a think tank promoting ideas for a just and caring system of health.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Stephen is sweet and caring, but the transition to civilian life is bumpy, even with the help of alcohol.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The recent rut put Locksley in a contemplative mood.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kali Malone, a composer who reinvents the pipe organ into contemporary contexts, invites listeners into a realm of contemplative beauty, reimagining traditional sacred music with a modern paint brush.SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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