1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
a kindly woman who is very considerate of other people's feelings
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2
as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
you need to develop a more considerate temperament and learn to think before you speak
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Recent Examples of considerate
Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
According to an article on One Mile at a Time, the window seat passenger has primary discretion over the shade, but should remain considerate of others.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Whether in a window, middle, or aisle seat, being considerate of your fellow passengers will make flying much more pleasant for everyone.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
According to an article on One Mile at a Time, the window seat passenger has primary discretion over the shade, but should remain considerate of others.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Whether in a window, middle, or aisle seat, being considerate of your fellow passengers will make flying much more pleasant for everyone.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Drivers are expected to stay attentive at all times and be ready to take control, which is one reason Tesla has recently added ‘Supervised’ to the name.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Schulz said that ability to quickly find and provide such attentive care is why the decision was made to drive the cats to the northern San Diego County facility.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Momentum is a real thing within the postseason, and if the Thunder aren't careful, Minnesota could sneak back into this matchup.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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To remove the paint from hinge mortises, remove the hinges and scrape away the paint using a 5-in-1 tool or a chisel, being careful not to cut into the wood itself.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Project confidence and act with thoughtful reflection.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While these fears may be well-founded, our response should not be to reject crypto altogether, but rather embrace thoughtful policies to mitigate risks, protect consumers, and promote transparency.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Younger teammates were cautious to approach him, mindful of his intense dedication to his process and wary of disrupting it.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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That relationship is built, visit by visit, kind interaction after warm conversation.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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She was known as kind, generous, talented, a great collaborator, easy to be around.—
Ashley Spencer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Those in disaster-prone states, such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in Florida, hold a pessimistic view of FEMA and are wary of affording it greater power.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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While some swear by the cleaning product for disinfecting their dishwasher, others may be wary and opt for something different.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Overprotective caring behaviours that may lead to emotional and behavioural problems in the dog have also been documented.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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But her watchful, alert bearing imbues the character with a sort of unspoken backstory.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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