1
as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
the judge made a deliberate decision to impose the maximum sentence
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2
as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a deliberate act of vandalism that should not go unpunished
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
the jury deliberated the case for three days before returning a verdict
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Recent Examples of deliberate
Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
Netflix maintains a deliberate focus on discovering new talent, with 20-30% of their shows featuring new creators.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
But the judge presiding over the civil trial dismissed Erin Smith’s wrongful death claim against Walls-Kaufman before jurors began deliberating.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
There has to be a more deliberate thought process about energy transition.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
Netflix maintains a deliberate focus on discovering new talent, with 20-30% of their shows featuring new creators.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
Verb
Jurors entered their third week Monday deliberating the fate of Carlos Reales Dominguez, the former UC Davis student accused in a 2023 knife rampage that killed two men in Davis and nearly killed a woman experiencing homelessness.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
But the judge presiding over the civil trial dismissed Erin Smith’s wrongful death claim against Walls-Kaufman before jurors began deliberating.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberate
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Paloma Wool Originating in Barcelona, Paloma Wool specializes in conscious garments and accessories to be worn as an art form, where getting dressed is not just a necessity, but an expression of oneself.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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Much has been made about the conscious uncoupling of Devers and the Red Sox last Sunday.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Yet Trump, whose administration had entered into talks with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement on the country's nuclear program, has backed the Israeli offensive and has openly contemplated joining the Israeli campaign through strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Then again, living in New York City, there aren't many opportunities to contemplate camel textures.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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The game revolves around capturing the opponent's king while carefully executing a strategic and calculated set of moves.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The precise cut of her trousers, the strategic placement of cufflinks, the calculated tilt of a fedora—these elements compose not merely an outfit but a visual argument about belonging, authority, and self-determination.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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In recent days, the U.S. began pulling some diplomats from Iraq’s capital and offering voluntary evacuations for the families of U.S. troops in the wider Middle East.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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While admission to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is free, voluntary donations of $4 for adults and $2 for children are welcome.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The modern 55 and older homebuyer isn’t looking to sit all day on a recliner pondering our end of life options.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The two countries have been engaged in aerial strikes and Trump had been pondering U.S. involvement for the past week.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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But for him and many other faceless video creators, the tradeoffs are intentional.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Each intentional interaction builds a lasting structure, or building block, within, strengthening emotional intelligence, resilience, clarity and empathy.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
Verb
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What also was achieved overnight from late Saturday evening until Sunday afternoon was the end of the road for Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Republican who voted against debating the bill and brought on the wrath of Trump promising a GOP primary next year.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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The extent of the damage to Tehran’s nuclear program has been hotly debated ever since.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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“Deliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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