How to Use thoughtful in a Sentence
thoughtful
adjective
- That's very thoughtful of you.
- He looked thoughtful for a moment.
- She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
- Her husband is always thoughtful.
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Thurber wrote a thoughtful note to her when the dog had to be put down.
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Françoise Mouly,
The New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2023
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Here's a thoughtful gift for the guy who likes to grow things.
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Mark Stock,
Men's Health,
8 Nov. 2022
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Both sites make the most of snug lots in ways that are thoughtful and humane.
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Carolina A. Mirandacolumnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Nov. 2022
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Floral, woodsy, fruity, and fresh are just a few of the scents that make up this thoughtful gift set.
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Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2023
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Cyrus responded to the post with a thoughtful comment at the time.
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Jack Irvin,
Peoplemag,
11 Jan. 2024
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Say it with us: the women in your life deserve a thoughtful present.
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Olivia Bria,
Glamour,
24 Oct. 2023
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And the good news is there are plenty of thoughtful and unique presents for every kind of cook.
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Sophie Dweck,
Town & Country,
26 July 2023
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With thoughtful design, 250 square feet doesn't have to feel small.
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Kimberley Mok,
Treehugger,
12 Sep. 2023
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Sanchez is a chef to watch for his approach to his menu and his thoughtful flavors.
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Bahar Anooshahr,
The Arizona Republic,
29 Dec. 2022
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This is a whole world, one where the colors are richer and the people more thoughtful.
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Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2024
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Here are some unique ideas from BuzzFeed to get the thoughtful part of your brain flowing.
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Mariyam Muhammad,
The Enquirer,
25 Apr. 2024
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The private spaces are just as thoughtful and airy as the more public ones.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2024
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Chose to be more and do less. Chose to be on top of your business and make the right, thoughtful decisions.
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Krumma Jónsdóttir,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2023
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Our grandson is a great kid, a gentle soul and very thoughtful.
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Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2023
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But with so many people to shop for, finding unique and thoughtful gifts can be tricky.
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Enjanae' Taylor,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2024
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Both Hardy and Conley were thoughtful about the question.
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Eric Walden,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
23 Oct. 2022
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What happens now in Brazil needs to be thoughtful and precise.
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Time,
11 Jan. 2023
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From meatless meals to casseroles to steak and potatoes, your date will love the thoughtful gesture of a home cooked meal!
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Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
6 Jan. 2023
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The team has an excellent track record and are such thoughtful stewards of great songs.
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Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2024
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In Fidelity by the thoughtful and moving script as well as the amazing cast.
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Alex Ritman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Oct. 2022
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The draping is so thoughtful, allowing the soft, stretchy jersey fabric to hug my body in all of the right places.
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Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
29 Feb. 2024
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The film is at once thoughtful and explosive, and has even earned honors as one of the best war films ever made.
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Deanna Janes,
Harper's BAZAAR,
24 Oct. 2022
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Here's a thoughtful gift for your coworker who works from home!
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Brittney Morgan,
House Beautiful,
23 Nov. 2022
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In addition to being attuned to the look of the food, Prieto was thoughtful about the tableware.
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Kate Guadagnino,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2023
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During the interview, Nelly also expressed his love for the singer, praising her character and thoughtful nature.
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Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2024
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Many other TikTok users commented, praising the mom for her thoughtful interaction with Graves.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2024
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