as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
a restaurant that thoughtfully provides the diners with a basket of bread while they await their meals
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Recent Examples of thoughtfully
This is not a call to apply lower standards to those with mental illness, but to apply the existing standards more thoughtfully.
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Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
When executed thoughtfully together, these two elements can also make a visual dynamic duo with hardscaping acting as the outdoor equivalent of architecture and landscaping as the design and decor.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The series thoughtfully explores young love and the serious challenges facing today’s teens in a nuanced portrayal of its characters, including mental health struggles, social media pressures, and the expectations placed on young Black athletes.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Plus, the textured shell helps resist scuffs, and the interior is thoughtfully laid out with mesh pockets and compression straps to keep everything in place.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Color is thoughtfully woven into the design using all-natural vegetable dyes, but the earthy palette is still neutral enough to blend in with both vibrant or muted color schemes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
When executed thoughtfully together, these two elements can also make a visual dynamic duo with hardscaping acting as the outdoor equivalent of architecture and landscaping as the design and decor.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The series thoughtfully explores young love and the serious challenges facing today’s teens in a nuanced portrayal of its characters, including mental health struggles, social media pressures, and the expectations placed on young Black athletes.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Plus, the textured shell helps resist scuffs, and the interior is thoughtfully laid out with mesh pockets and compression straps to keep everything in place.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Color is thoughtfully woven into the design using all-natural vegetable dyes, but the earthy palette is still neutral enough to blend in with both vibrant or muted color schemes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtfully
Adverb
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The co-host and her husband Mark Consuelos had Nikki Glaser on their daytime show on Wednesday, April 22, and seconds into the interview, Ripa kindly pointed out that the comedian's briefs were showing on-air, as seen in a clip shared by Decider.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five regular-season matches will follow, and Major League Soccer’s kindly playoff format admits 18 of 30 teams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Our lunches were also always served or packed nicely with cloth placemats, napkins, and silverware.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And Allen’s complaints, though too vague to assess individually, are indeed the sorts of things one might reasonably get worked up about.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fair-chance employers can reasonably take some credit for this, as stable employment is among the most important factors in successful reentry.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Thoughtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtfully. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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