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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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Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Even brief pauses of three to 10 seconds can lower heart rate and blood pressure, creating space for more thoughtful reflection.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The memory foam interior supports your head from all angles, and it’s designed with thoughtful contouring at the back and sides of your neck.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Even brief pauses of three to 10 seconds can lower heart rate and blood pressure, creating space for more thoughtful reflection.
—Emily Kasriel, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Sunfish is a thoughtful, beautiful amalgam of four stories taking place simultaneously over one summer in Michigan; each monumental in their own way.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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