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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
Set on a secluded bay, this 88-key resort boasts large pool villas with thoughtful details like headrests built into the tub, a desk that transforms into a vanity, and a selection of essential oils and incense sticks.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
The thoughtful move means Baus no longer has to book expensive spray tan sessions at a salon.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Maybe this is a thoughtful account from people truly taking stock of the vulnerability and capriciousness of human life.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Co-starring Tatiana Maslany and Elijah Wood, the result is a roller coaster ride of gristle and laughter, but also a surprisingly thoughtful meditation on trauma and grief.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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While holding rates steady, the Fed remains attentive to market dynamics and potential changes in fiscal policy that may arise from the current political landscape.—
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Like Slater King with his island home in Blink Twice, the pop star staffs his ranch with locals who offer personal and incredible attentive concierge services.—
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Both City and the Premier League claimed a victory after October’s initial ruling that found three aspects of the APTs were unlawful, most notably around the deliberate exclusion of shareholder loans, which is when a club borrows money from its ownership group, usually interest-free.—
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The reality is this was a deliberate strategic provocation few will see or acknowledge.—
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The numbers are reflective of the historic season delivered by Barkely, who, in his first year since leaving the Giants, totaled 15 touchdowns in the regular seasons and has five more in the playoffs.—
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Pete was a gentle spirit, creative, inquisitive, and reflective.—
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One person, however, who definitely didn’t have kind things to say online after the incident was President Donald Trump, who also attended the game Sunday.—
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
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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.—
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
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Still, the movie ends on a note of melancholy self-reckoning that lingers.—
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Over Martin’s delicate playing, her aching rasp resonated to the rafters, a melancholy shudder that still sounded comforting.—
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His research interests primarily focus on meeting science, as well as occupational stress faced by dirty work and caring professions.—
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Joining a group with the same interests or volunteering or working together, often provides caring friends.—
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The stories her music tells—now spine-tingling, now gravely contemplative—have won her commissions from top orchestras, Grammy nominations, and more than 11 million plays on Spotify, not to mention exposure at the World Economic Forum in Davos.—
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Image The mood on Friday and Saturday, by contrast, was serene, even contemplative.—
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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