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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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Many other TikTok users commented, praising the mom for her thoughtful interaction with Graves.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
African art can be a multitude of things, and Art X Lagos’s diversified fair program proves that approach is a thoughtful way to showcase it best.
—Tobe Otuogbodor, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Allow them the space to breathe and process these insights, build relationships, internalize the culture, and make thoughtful decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Harkening back to our first section, a pleasant candle or small flower arrangement by the sink is a sure sign of a thoughtful host.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
African art can be a multitude of things, and Art X Lagos’s diversified fair program proves that approach is a thoughtful way to showcase it best.
—Tobe Otuogbodor, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Allow them the space to breathe and process these insights, build relationships, internalize the culture, and make thoughtful decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Harkening back to our first section, a pleasant candle or small flower arrangement by the sink is a sure sign of a thoughtful host.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Consistent eye contact and attentive body language create a connection that transcends words, making each team member feel valued.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meals are served oceanside in elegant, open-air restaurants, where the service is attentive but never intrusive.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Homes are traditionally decorated, featuring deliberate designs called rangolis made of colored rice, sand, or flower petals to summon the goddess Lakshmi to bless their home with wealth and success.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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This isn’t just a quirk of the market but a deliberate shift designed to align with the emotional, cultural and financial rhythms of the modern consumer.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Wyatt had independently been having similar reflective conversations with his friend Li.Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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Again, wholly unsurprising, but not reflective of what appears to be the general sentiment not just among critics, but the majority of fans.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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While a Harris administration may be kinder than Biden’s to Big Tech, companies centered around the gig economy could be at risk, according to a note from Bank of America seen by CNBC.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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And Johnson would not leave the Yankee Stadium field without a few kind words for Fernando Valenzuela, who died last week.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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These are words that reflect a more considered and customized approach in providing wellness experiences.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Through it all, Smith navigates his character’s many heavy situations with a careful and considered performance.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
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Most notable within Jones’ theme is the use of vibraphone when set against his orchestra’s melancholy strings.A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Only three episodes in, and Joe’s home-life pattern is already getting a bit redundant — pull up to the driveway with a melancholy mix of weariness and relief, get triggered into perceiving a phantom threat, draw a gun and almost shoot a family member.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tragically, that caring, thoughtful little girl died in November 2023 when a tree collapsed in the family's Boulder, Colo., backyard.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Employees with children in the system will need ongoing support for their caring duties.Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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This contemplative film paints a picture of a city paralyzed by a deep economic crisis, a faltering revolution, and a looming doomsday.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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My approach to the situation is certainly not one of contemplative passivity.Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtful. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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