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
Paramount’s claim that the Pledge is an attempt to silence Israeli artists is a purposeful misrepresentation of the boycott and its objective.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
As Mahoney's statement about the Hobbs administration's purposeful omission of climate content from the plan suggests, opinions on how best to get the public on board with heat solutions vary.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Steinberg notes that the focus on language, and the lack of English in many of the episodes, was a purposeful decision to give viewers a small taste of what Amanda felt like.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Normalize engagement by making office attendance feel purposeful, not forced.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
As Mahoney's statement about the Hobbs administration's purposeful omission of climate content from the plan suggests, opinions on how best to get the public on board with heat solutions vary.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Steinberg notes that the focus on language, and the lack of English in many of the episodes, was a purposeful decision to give viewers a small taste of what Amanda felt like.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Normalize engagement by making office attendance feel purposeful, not forced.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposeful
Adjective
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His fitness record and resolute performances playing a big role in helping Everton survive during a turbulent chapter in the club’s modern history.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Rachel Goldberg-Polin remains resolute, her grief tempered by her desire to see the remaining hostages return.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While relocating the U21s and U18s from the main building was a deliberate choice, space has in any case been taken up by open-plan offices to accommodate non-football staff relocated from Old Trafford — a policy instructed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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What sets Hernandez apart is the combination of technical fluency, cultural sensibility, and deliberate coordination.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Another plan for the Excelsior Club While the council seems intent on moving forward with Kennedy’s revitalization plans, The Charlotte Museum of History’s CEO would like to save the building.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, Simmons — in his first season at FIU — is intent on upgrading his roster for 2026.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From distant bear sightings early in the hunt, activity had escalated to what appeared to be close-up and conscious bear participation in the daily deer harvest.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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First responders freed the child, who was conscious and breathing, and he was transported to Rady Children’s Hospital.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The general store, which was built in 1796 and is the oldest in Vermont, has survived several fires, thanks to the efforts of determined Putney residents.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Proctor hasn’t scored yet this season, but the Crimson Tide look determined to get him in the end zone.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In late August, a jury found a co-defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter in both killings as well as two counts each of armed criminal action and stealing a firearm.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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In 1976, a judge ruled that Milwaukee Public Schools were unlawfully segregated, leading to a voluntary integration program allowing students to transfer to suburban schools.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Blue Jays will await their ALCS opponent, as the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are set for a decisive Game 5 at T-Mobile Park on Friday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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After taking steps in his defensive game last season, Matthews continued to track back and make decisive plays with his stick while defending.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is luxury filtered through skate sensibility, where imperfection becomes intentional and wear tells a story.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her words reminded me that processing loss is valid and necessary, and that grief can coexist with intentional reflection and recalibration.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Purposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposeful. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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