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mindful

adjective
mind·​ful | \ ˈmÄ«n(d)-fÉ™l How to pronounce mindful (audio) \

Definition of mindful

1 : bearing in mind : aware be mindful of how you use your power— Ayesha Grice
2 : inclined to be aware a stirring and important book for all mindful AmericansNew Republic

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Other Words from mindful

mindfully \ ˈmÄ«n(d)-​fÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce mindfully (audio) \ adverb

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others

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When considering costume options, be mindful of MOOP. Patrick May, The Mercury News, "Back to the playa: Burning Man 2019 brings images of fire and fun," 28 Aug. 2019 Hoyer said the Cubs are mindful of the workload of Darvish, who was pulled after seven innings Thursday despite throwing only 92 pitches. Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Jed Hoyer praises Joe Maddon for remaining calm amid the road storm —but the GM knows the Cubs are fortunate to be in the thick of a playoff race," 17 Aug. 2019 With an eye on the future of the planet for their soon-to-be born babies, more and more parents are asking that celebrations are mindful of waste at a minimum. Tanya Edwards, BostonGlobe.com, "Blue, pink — or green? How to throw an eco-friendly baby shower," 15 Aug. 2019 This, for the record, is why people in public life are supposed to be mindful of their rhetoric. Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, "How the Trail of American White Supremacy Led to El Paso," 6 Aug. 2019 Consider seeking professional help Be mindful of your health. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "How to protect yourself in a mass shooting," 5 Aug. 2019 However, the couple were mindful of the fact that the style of their wedding meant foregoing some of the now-standard wedding extras. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "Meryl Davis and Fedor Andreev's Wedding Was a Provencal Dream," 29 July 2019 The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas is urging consumers to be mindful of these vulnerabilities and take necessary steps to keep your homes protected: Treat your smart devices like computers. Leah Napoliello, Houston Chronicle, "BBB on Homes: BBB security tips — Internet of Things brings convenience, risk," 28 July 2019 The party is surely mindful of the approach of an important date: October 1st, the 70th anniversary of Communist rule. The Economist, "Is Hong Kong moving closer to the abyss that its leaders warn about?," 17 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of mindful

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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mindful

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English Language Learners Definition of mindful

: aware of something that may be important

mindful

adjective
mind·​ful | \ ˈmÄ«nd-fÉ™l How to pronounce mindful (audio) \

Kids Definition of mindful

: keeping in mind : aware They were mindful of the dangers.

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