as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a well thought-out plan for the state to make better use of alternative energy sources
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Recent Examples of thought-out
Follow the tips below to master these essential design principles and decorate a home that feels cohesive and well thought-out.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
The entire production process is conscientiously thought-out to reduce waste and enable reuse.
—Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
London said development needs to be well thought-out in Sugar Grove.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Every aspect feels well thought-out, down to the ability to unhook and criss-cross the straps to hide them underneath a racerback top—not to mention, the straps are cushioned for extra comfort.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
Everything about the look was nice-looking and thought-out: The coat provided the warmth, the pants provided the comfort, and the heels provided the polish.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Your editorial illustrates just how petty and poorly thought-out our government is now.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
What would otherwise be ephemera are, in Lynch’s hands, thought-out, experimental, and entirely in his voice.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Recruitment has been well thought-out, well planned and outstanding in the past couple of windows.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
The entire production process is conscientiously thought-out to reduce waste and enable reuse.
—Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
London said development needs to be well thought-out in Sugar Grove.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Every aspect feels well thought-out, down to the ability to unhook and criss-cross the straps to hide them underneath a racerback top—not to mention, the straps are cushioned for extra comfort.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
Everything about the look was nice-looking and thought-out: The coat provided the warmth, the pants provided the comfort, and the heels provided the polish.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Your editorial illustrates just how petty and poorly thought-out our government is now.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
What would otherwise be ephemera are, in Lynch’s hands, thought-out, experimental, and entirely in his voice.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Recruitment has been well thought-out, well planned and outstanding in the past couple of windows.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thought-out
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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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Cheeks said that the hotel was designed with a very deliberate strategy in mind: to secure a four-diamond AAA rating, a distinction already held by several of Jamul’s competitors — Sycuan, Viejas and Pala in San Diego County, and Pechanga in Temecula.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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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Thus, the spin-off is not merely a structural reorganization but a calculated pivot to enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and shareholder returns.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One former Republican staffer, who previously served in senior roles on Capitol Hill and now lives in Georgia, sees Kemp’s decision as a calculated move to preserve autonomy, not ambition.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These aren’t edge cases but increasingly common scenarios requiring thoughtful, human-centric design.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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An artistic 14-year-old boy known for his thoughtful nature drowned just weeks before starting high school, Michigan officials say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful not to break the stems on flowers like cosmos or coneflowers because a bent stem won't provide water to the bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Be careful to navigate around these components and move slowly when cutting anything with a mix of hard and soft textures, Rade Vukmir, MD, professor of clinical emergency medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, tells SELF.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Aug. 2025
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