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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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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
While most of my colleagues are quiet and considerate, certain members of one department are very loud.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Being a considerate dinner guest comes down to some simple awareness and paying attention to the host.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Morton Amphitheater asks people not to smoke in the reserved or covered seating areas, and to be considerate when smoking around others.
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Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash.
—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Being a considerate dinner guest comes down to some simple awareness and paying attention to the host.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Morton Amphitheater asks people not to smoke in the reserved or covered seating areas, and to be considerate when smoking around others.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
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Guests enjoy the same premium inclusions, like meals, lounge access, priority boarding, bedding, towels, and attentive onboard service from an attendant.
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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Consumer confidence ticked up in June after weeks of anxiety tied to the conflict, though people remain cautious as worries about jobs and prices persist.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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Inside is super-clean and nice, and the servers were very kind and attentive.
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The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry.
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But be wary of high heat forecast for Washington this weekend, as event schedules are subject to change amid sweltering temperatures.
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Iran may also be wary of attacks by the exiled Mujahadin-e Khalq (MeK), which Iran accuses of carrying out attacks inside Iran over several decades.
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Men too experience gender bias at work and may be penalized for caring behaviors, so normalizing and rewarding care work performed by men can help illustrate that care work is imperative for a healthy workplace culture for all.
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Bryan Marchment was known as one of the NHL’s most ferocious defensemen of his era, and was also described as a caring and compassionate father and friend away from the rink.
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And many key aspects of society rely on the data centers that have been built over the decades, serving websites, handling online purchases and delivering emails, text messages and alert notices.
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During an air quality alert day, state environmental authorities recommend to avoid strenuous outdoor activities as much as possible, especially people who have existing health conditions such as heart disease or asthma.
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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