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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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The Japanese gear maker Snow Peak has a titanium cup and pot set with thoughtful details: The two items nestle together to save space in a backpack, and the pot’s lid has a silicone tab that won’t get hot, eliminating the need for an oven mitt.
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Ella Riley-Adams Jamie Sims Alice Newell-Hanson Jameson Montgomery Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly MacKenzie Oster, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Socratic discussion is the mode here, both with Rivers — who works out his thoughts in a steam room with LeVar Burton (as himself) — and among the players, with Chris Paul (J. Alphonse Nicholson) the thoughtful voice and DeAndre Jordan (Sheldon Bailey) all fired up.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
The adjusted dodge mechanics also make attacks more committal, rewarding thoughtful play.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
For the next month, the AAPI Change Maker nomination form will be collecting nominations for thoughtful community members transforming the capital region.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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Ella Riley-Adams Jamie Sims Alice Newell-Hanson Jameson Montgomery Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly MacKenzie Oster, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Socratic discussion is the mode here, both with Rivers — who works out his thoughts in a steam room with LeVar Burton (as himself) — and among the players, with Chris Paul (J. Alphonse Nicholson) the thoughtful voice and DeAndre Jordan (Sheldon Bailey) all fired up.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
The adjusted dodge mechanics also make attacks more committal, rewarding thoughtful play.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
For the next month, the AAPI Change Maker nomination form will be collecting nominations for thoughtful community members transforming the capital region.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoughtful. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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