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a
: absorbed in thought : meditative
b
: characterized by careful reasoned thinking
a thoughtful essay
thoughtfulness
noun
Examples of thoughtful in a Sentence
She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
He looked thoughtful for a moment.
Her husband is always thoughtful.
That's very thoughtful of you.
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Among those are more thoughtful urban development, adding green space and more efficient rooftops.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
It should be done after a careful, thorough, and thoughtful consideration of all of the evidence and the strength of evidence.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024
For many of us, the antioxidant has become a mainstay in a thoughtful beauty regimen.
—Akili King, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Plus, nightlife touches include a members-only club, thoughtful investments in wellness offerings, and a pet-friendly policy.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
It should be done after a careful, thorough, and thoughtful consideration of all of the evidence and the strength of evidence.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024
For many of us, the antioxidant has become a mainstay in a thoughtful beauty regimen.
—Akili King, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Plus, nightlife touches include a members-only club, thoughtful investments in wellness offerings, and a pet-friendly policy.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for thoughtful
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoughtful. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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