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
Some fans theorized this dream was a premonition of her death and the film employed purposeful symbolism.
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Being patient, purposeful and prepared means nothing if executives are not ready to pounce.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Others see this purposeful outreach to underrepresented groups as, in and of itself, racist.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
However, because of her purposeful philanthropy, Scott has dropped on the billionaires list and is no longer the richest woman in the world.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Being patient, purposeful and prepared means nothing if executives are not ready to pounce.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Others see this purposeful outreach to underrepresented groups as, in and of itself, racist.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
However, because of her purposeful philanthropy, Scott has dropped on the billionaires list and is no longer the richest woman in the world.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposeful
Adjective
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While many Iranians have left Tehran amid ongoing turmoil, those who remain are resolute in their commitment to stay and support one another.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The older priest is resolute, determined to once more do battle with the Devil.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The Great Replacement is a white nationalist conspiracy theory that claims there's a deliberate plot to replace white Americans with non-white immigrants through immigration and higher birth rates.—
Philippa Pham Hughes,
Time,
11 July 2025
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As Well As Talent In addition to local hiring and open-source opportunities, deliberate investment must be made in infrastructure, policy and support systems.—
Daniel Jebaraj,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In word and deed since, Leo has seemed intent on almost disappearing into the role.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Since that fateful day in November 2022 our university has become stronger, more intent on its purpose and more supportive of each other.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Baseball bats aren't the only thing Colt is good at picking up, and he could be considered environmentally conscious.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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But neighbors have raised concerns about whether the company will handle demolition in a safe and environmentally conscious way.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Surely, a determined Indiana student who wants to attend his or her state university should be able to study German, art history or dance, somewhere; if not in Bloomington, then where else in Indiana?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The winner of the Kansas City Regional will advance to the TBT quarterfinals on July 28 at a yet to be determined location.—
Gary Bedore
July 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Such findings have almost always been resolved through voluntary resolutions between schools and the federal government.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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To that end, the feds can often compel witnesses to talk and share evidence (in contrast, the NBA relies on the voluntary cooperation of people outside the league).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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February 2025 Queen of Swords: February’s energy is pushing you to set clear boundaries and make decisive moves, especially in your financial or professional life this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Netflix, naturally, has only accelerated its investment in Korean entertainment, carving out a decisive leadership position in the country’s premium online video sector ahead of Korea’s top local players.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Visually speaking, Loudon says layered rugs make a patio feel finished and intentional.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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One of the ways HR pros can help employees through this time, Smith said, is by training managers to be intentional and empathetic leaders.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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“Purposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposeful. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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