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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
a soft-spoken but purposeful criminal investigator
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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
The 1st Born Second singer hasn’t lost a step; his instrument — the closest thing to Prince’s in its delicate, purposeful fraying of gorgeous falsetto runs — remains breathtaking in action.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
The drama blurs the lines between a narrative feature and a documentary, as evident by the intimate handheld camerawork and purposeful omission of a musical score.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
According to Reuters, there was no evidence to suggest a criminal or purposeful act.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Brands with Soul Other brands have masterfully illustrated the power of purposeful marketing, as well; some examples are below.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
The drama blurs the lines between a narrative feature and a documentary, as evident by the intimate handheld camerawork and purposeful omission of a musical score.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
According to Reuters, there was no evidence to suggest a criminal or purposeful act.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Brands with Soul Other brands have masterfully illustrated the power of purposeful marketing, as well; some examples are below.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for purposeful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposeful
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In a statement, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te congratulated Trump and Vance on their electoral victory, and thanked Biden and Harris for their resolute support for Taiwan during their term.CNN Staff, CNN, 7 Nov. 2024
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Roberts was resolute that another bullpen game could and would get the job done.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The car’s driver—old enough to be the original owner—made his deliberate way into the restaurant.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Speaking with Variety, Screwvala explained how RSVP emerged from a deliberate pause after his UTV exit.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Germans were intent on keeping Nefertiti in their hands, too.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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But Shinra has an ace up their sleeve: their solider Sephiroth, long thought dead, is alive and intent on achieving godhood.Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Soft Goat Cashmere Soft Goat delivers on both conscious and affordable investment pieces with a plush feel.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Anonymous Content is still seeking international expansion but is conscious of the state of the economy.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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Riley is an extremely creative, hardworking and determined student.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mia seems determined to rope as many people into her chaos as much as possible, consequences be damned.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Previously, under former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the government attempted to agree a voluntary AI copyright code of practice.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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The voluntary recall was announced on Friday, December 13—10 days after VidaSlim's products were added to an FDA warning about toxic yellow oleander.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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This compares with other forecasts for about 4%, in a decisive break with a longtime practice of capping it at 3% in the past.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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While such estimates are not definitive, the campaign doubtlessly inflicted a significant, if not decisive, blow against Hezbollah’s strategic arsenal.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Under New York state law, second-degree murder is a charge of intentional murder, said Anna G. Cominsky, a professor at the New York Law School and director of its criminal defense clinic.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Transitioning from the office to a fully remote work environment requires thoughtful planning and intentional adjustments.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Purposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposeful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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