clarity of purpose

noun phrase

: a clearly stated purpose
The committee lacked clarity of purpose.

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This ability to embrace change while maintaining clarity of purpose has positioned him as a respected voice on resilience, adaptability, and decision-making in business. Bill Holmes, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 At first, they’re united by a roving curiosity and hunger for knowledge; later, they are bound by a clarity of purpose. Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 The secret might lie in Marcloid’s emotional openness and clarity of purpose. Reed Jackson, SPIN, 8 May 2026 Allowing Arteta’s contract to run down would invite speculation and distraction, undermining a season that demands clarity of purpose. James McNicholas, New York Times, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for clarity of purpose

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“Clarity of purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clarity%20of%20purpose. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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