mindful
adjective
mind·ful
ˈmīn(d)-fəl 
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your power—
Ayesha Grice
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: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans—New Republic
New RepublicExamples of mindful in a Sentence
a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Being mindful of the future is especially important if you are involved in a long-term complex negotiation, such as the sale of a business, where many little details will be negotiated over the course of weeks, months or years.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
There’s a growing sense the traditional media companies are mindful of the exodus.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 May 2025
Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Being mindful of the future is especially important if you are involved in a long-term complex negotiation, such as the sale of a business, where many little details will be negotiated over the course of weeks, months or years.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
There’s a growing sense the traditional media companies are mindful of the exodus.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 May 2025
Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mindful
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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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