THOUGHTFULNESS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

thoughtfulness

noun

as in kindness

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Recent Examples of thoughtfulness And now [the rest] has to be curated in a way with some thoughtfulness and planning. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 The unusual ceremony quickly drew reactions online, with many commenters praising the crew on their thoughtfulness and congratulating the newlyweds on their happy occasion. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Sharing lessons learned or advocating for better workplaces can demonstrate thoughtfulness and leadership. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 For 15 seasons, Nneka has led with grace and conviction, competed with an unmistakable spark, and carried herself with a generosity and thoughtfulness that have earned the admiration of everyone across our game. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Discussions were led by Smith and David Longo, former chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, as well as others who could bring expertise and thoughtfulness to the topic of the day. — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Human qualities like ambition, humility, and thoughtfulness speak louder, even for the quietest candidates. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Unlike the glitter of our youth, Brunel’s body oils are formulated with more thoughtfulness. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026

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Noun

If someone consistently behaves with kindness, generosity, and consideration, even when these behaviors require effort or self-restraint, their motives may be less important than their actions.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The singer was so well known for helping out that fake stories are hard to refute, because even extraordinary acts of kindness sound like something Parton would do.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

If someone consistently behaves with kindness, generosity, and consideration, even when these behaviors require effort or self-restraint, their motives may be less important than their actions.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
For now, the main considerations are cutting benefits for wealthier Americans or eliminating the cap on Social Security's payroll tax.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of consideration

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Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Clever and snappy, fresh and silly, a winning combination of classic Looney Tunes gags and contemporary concerns (the press notes mention many influences including, no joke, The Insider).

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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