thoughtful
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Natalie was described "a gentle and thoughtful young woman" who enjoyed reading and was "fiercely intelligent".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“But you’ve got to do it in a thoughtful way. It’s easy to say, ‘Just spend more money, and this will be the result.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“They also require thoughtful explanations of what we are doing and why.‘
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
A close read of a surprising celebrity choice: My colleague Christina Cauterucci—who’s written many a thoughtful and hilarious essay about public figures’ aesthetic choices—turns her attention to Taylor Swift’s unexpected choice of wedding-dress designer.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Joe was evidently made uncomfortable by what he supposed to be my loss of appetite, and took a thoughtful bite out of his slice, which he didn’t seem to enjoy.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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