thought-out
adjective
: produced or arrived at through mental effort and especially through careful and thorough consideration
a thought-out plan
Examples of thought-out in a Sentence
a well thought-out plan for the state to make better use of alternative energy sources
Recent Examples on the Web
Follow the tips below to master these essential design principles and decorate a home that feels cohesive and well thought-out.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
The entire production process is conscientiously thought-out to reduce waste and enable reuse.
—Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
London said development needs to be well thought-out in Sugar Grove.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Every aspect feels well thought-out, down to the ability to unhook and criss-cross the straps to hide them underneath a racerback top—not to mention, the straps are cushioned for extra comfort.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
Everything about the look was nice-looking and thought-out: The coat provided the warmth, the pants provided the comfort, and the heels provided the polish.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Your editorial illustrates just how petty and poorly thought-out our government is now.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
What would otherwise be ephemera are, in Lynch’s hands, thought-out, experimental, and entirely in his voice.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Recruitment has been well thought-out, well planned and outstanding in the past couple of windows.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
The entire production process is conscientiously thought-out to reduce waste and enable reuse.
—Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
London said development needs to be well thought-out in Sugar Grove.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Every aspect feels well thought-out, down to the ability to unhook and criss-cross the straps to hide them underneath a racerback top—not to mention, the straps are cushioned for extra comfort.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
Everything about the look was nice-looking and thought-out: The coat provided the warmth, the pants provided the comfort, and the heels provided the polish.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Your editorial illustrates just how petty and poorly thought-out our government is now.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
What would otherwise be ephemera are, in Lynch’s hands, thought-out, experimental, and entirely in his voice.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Recruitment has been well thought-out, well planned and outstanding in the past couple of windows.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Thought-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thought-out. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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