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
His selection was as purposeful of a pick as the Chiefs have made in recent years.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
For Xi, China’s longest-serving and most powerful leader in decades, the symbolism – and its timing – will be purposeful.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But for both, looking beautiful requires incredibly hard, tedious, purposeful work toward a breakthrough.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
The fusion is the purposeful combination of all of his interests and passions into one sound.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
For Xi, China’s longest-serving and most powerful leader in decades, the symbolism – and its timing – will be purposeful.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But for both, looking beautiful requires incredibly hard, tedious, purposeful work toward a breakthrough.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
The fusion is the purposeful combination of all of his interests and passions into one sound.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposeful
Adjective
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These days, Pynchon is a resolute New Yorker.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their response to the player’s incendiary statement last week was to release their own extraordinary one and become even more resolute in their position regarding a transfer.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Understand who holds the greatest influence over promotion decisions in your organization and make a deliberate effort to be visible to them.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Acutis' canonization marks a deliberate Vatican effort to present contemporary, relatable holy figures who can speak to younger generations about faith lived in the digital age.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That Cregger is intent on leaving just what to the eye of the beholder is spot on.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those moves delivered immediate lift and gave us breathing room to invest in priorities like intent data, advocacy and analytics.—
Meghan Keough,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This look is perfect for landing in a style-conscious city like Paris or Chicago and hitting the ground running without needing a quick change in the airport bathroom.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Americans grow increasingly more health-conscious, many are looking for substitutes for certain foods and additives that researchers have deemed less-than-stellar for your longterm health.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The training highlighted how quickly multiple dangers can erupt at once, and how determined authorities are to prepare for the next flashpoint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to several sources to RadarOnline, Prince William is determined to remove his uncle from the Firm.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This has for decades been underpinned by voluntary pricing agreements — voluntary in the sense that non-voluntary terms would have been worse — between the industry and the NHS.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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On August 22, Blue Bell Creameries announced a voluntary recall of its 64-ounce Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream due to the presence of undeclared nuts, which pose a risk to individuals with nut allergies.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each episode will offer unprecedented access into the step-by-step process of solving a murder case, from the first clue to the decisive moment that changes everything.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Your Team The human element of AI deployment is frequently underestimated yet often proves decisive in achieving sustainable success.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Falwell sued for invasion of privacy, libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like most extended car warranty providers, CarShield excludes pre-existing conditions that existed before your warranty took effect, as well as damage resulting from poor maintenance, neglect or intentional abuse.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Purposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposeful. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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