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as in caution
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
her natural carefulness keeps her from having car accidents and the high insurance premiums that go with them
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as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
a degree of carefulness is required to get the details just right
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as in kindness
archaic
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
with what carefulness they tended the frail princess day and night!
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For pet owners dealing with missing animals, experts recommend checking local shelters, posting on neighborhood networks, and exercising caution when approached by strangers claiming to have found their pet.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025 -
Jennifer Lanham, who worked near the Hunts' home, was told by one of her employees that police asked them to close their store out of an abundance of caution following the incident.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Instead of paying for outdated systems and unnecessary overhead, forward-thinking brands are redistributing their budgets to focus on what truly matters: bold, transformative creative work that captures attention, drives engagement and delivers measurable business results.—
Flavio Vidigal,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Whether through community service, acts of kindness, or conversations that challenge and inspire, the day is about pushing his vision forward.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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The nine characteristics are empathy, perseverance, gratitude, generosity, kindness, justice, honesty, humility and leadership.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Santos-Duvalier said the mother owed her $38,000 for items purchased for the women’ s care, according to court documents.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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Transparency and genuine care can turn a crisis into an opportunity to rebuild trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Trump has also expressed opposition to a looming ban on TikTok after earlier having supported a law requiring its Chinese parent company to divest its U.S. operations over national security concerns.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Where would it be based? Lazarus sought to assuage some of those concerns in the Tuesday morning meeting.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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Most notably, emotional stability, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to new experiences will enhance both your ability to find and keep the right job, as well as the right partner.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Just as the Big Five Personality Traits model helps identify key dimensions of personality—like openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness—successful leadership today requires understanding and adapting management styles to the unique attributes of each individual.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Even the Scotland Residents page on Facebook, usually seething with vitriol directed toward neighbors and local officials alike, was full of solicitude and suggestions and offers of help.—
Gary Greenberg,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Oct. 2024
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Nature has made this a necessity: Without constant care and solicitude, an infant will die.—
Roxana Robinson,
TIME,
18 July 2024
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“Carefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefulness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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