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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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By combining modern tools like AI with a thoughtful approach to skills and criteria, organizations can move beyond surface-level signals and discover hidden talent.
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Ishan Gupta, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
For Gabrielle, the experience was a reminder of the profound impact of small, thoughtful gestures.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Tickets for the show, part of the venue’s thoughtful Peak Series, start at $45+.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
The smart, thoughtful screenplay contextualizes the specific time when the action takes place and helps viewers to understand that world.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ishan Gupta, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
For Gabrielle, the experience was a reminder of the profound impact of small, thoughtful gestures.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Tickets for the show, part of the venue’s thoughtful Peak Series, start at $45+.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
The smart, thoughtful screenplay contextualizes the specific time when the action takes place and helps viewers to understand that world.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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