1
as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
a soft-spoken but purposeful criminal investigator
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2
as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
there's a difference between a purposeful lie and an accidental untruth
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Recent Examples of purposeful
And while smoothie collabs might feel like a gimmicky celebrity trend (synonymous with aspirational wellness and a steep price tag), Klum’s take feels personal — and purposeful.
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 23 July 2025
The English should be stronger in this aspect of the game — but Italy have surprised many in the past two years to reach this historic point, and that is arguably because of the slow but purposeful blend the 46-year-old coach has managed to nurture.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 July 2025
And, soon, the dragons, bridge trolls, fairy monsters, and guinea pigs will be marshalled and assigned purposeful roles in the service and glory of the state.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
Everything is purposeful, from the oversized rooms to the natural flow between indoor and outdoor living.
—David Caraccio
updated July 30, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 23 July 2025
The English should be stronger in this aspect of the game — but Italy have surprised many in the past two years to reach this historic point, and that is arguably because of the slow but purposeful blend the 46-year-old coach has managed to nurture.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 July 2025
And, soon, the dragons, bridge trolls, fairy monsters, and guinea pigs will be marshalled and assigned purposeful roles in the service and glory of the state.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
Everything is purposeful, from the oversized rooms to the natural flow between indoor and outdoor living.
—David Caraccio
updated July 30, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for purposeful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposeful
Adjective
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Heat comparison: With Young a year from potential free agency, the Hawks were resolute in augmenting a roster that lost at home to Miami in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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His face was resolute across the table in a room full of reporters.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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In this environment, Block’s launch of mining hardware and software reads as a deliberate bid to address the industry’s deepest pain points.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The ambiguity is deliberate, with Gudsen and Michelle shaped by their compromises, each capable of inflicting harm.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Josh Brolin plays a grieving father who is intent on finding his missing child, and is suspicious that the young teacher had something to do with it.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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For now, the franchise’s ownership group seems intent on investing in community rugby.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be aware of your surroundings: If running outdoors, be conscious of holes on trails, traffic on streets, or others around you.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Luhn, an experienced hiker, was found conscious after nearly a week in the wilderness.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its presence had long gone unnoticed — until some determined scientists visited.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Wendy is determined to save her brother, and leads her synth group to his location on the ship by magically controlling computer screens.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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County executives who leave office voluntary, choose their immediate successors, according to the charter.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated August 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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As of July 2025, that number surged to 451 voluntary participants — a staggering increase of over 3,500% that underscores the growing need for safeguards in the digital gambling era.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Weapons took decisive care of its competition for a second week in a row at the box office.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Against the Packers, Fields was decisive after taking what the defense gave him, completing 3-of-4 passes and rushing for a touchdown.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet closing the funding gap for female founders will still require intentional investment at all stages.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the sensational framing obscures what's really happening: design flaws dressed up as intentional guile.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Purposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposeful. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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