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
These are generally well thought-out and display the information in easy-to-read layouts.
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Brent Rose, Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2024
Yet for all its size and complexity, BST is easily one of the most elaborate and smooth-running events of its kind in the world — and one of the most thoughtful as well as thought-out.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024
The idea of putting together a concise and thought-out capsule wardrobe that encourages outfit repeating is nothing new.
—Angela Law, refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2024
The infotainment system is particularly well thought-out and attractive, with intuitive operation, quick responses and the common-sense placement of actual controls.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
The system is well thought-out and a good fit for the RV lifestyle.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023
It must be treated the same way leadership would treat building a business plan: fully articulated, thought-out and executable, with checkpoints along the way.
—Carsten Bruhn, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Brent Rose, Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2024
Yet for all its size and complexity, BST is easily one of the most elaborate and smooth-running events of its kind in the world — and one of the most thoughtful as well as thought-out.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024
The idea of putting together a concise and thought-out capsule wardrobe that encourages outfit repeating is nothing new.
—Angela Law, refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2024
The infotainment system is particularly well thought-out and attractive, with intuitive operation, quick responses and the common-sense placement of actual controls.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
The system is well thought-out and a good fit for the RV lifestyle.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023
It must be treated the same way leadership would treat building a business plan: fully articulated, thought-out and executable, with checkpoints along the way.
—Carsten Bruhn, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thought-out
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There is no sense in which My Lady Jane is intended as an accurate historical portrayal of 16th century England; the deliberate anachronisms alone are a testament to that, not to mention the constant presence of magic.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Forensic tools can recover data from smartphones that detect changes in a phone’s orientation, screen activation and proximity to other devices, all of which can contribute to understanding whether an action was deliberate, incidental or automated.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 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
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There’s something to be said about working that way, but the difference for Agents is that the songs were, in turn, more considered and fleshed out by the time they were brought to the band, even if those songs demanded more work afterward.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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But the retreat was a calculated one, according to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies.David Axe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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His shocking testimony laid bare the extent of his calculated and prolonged betrayal.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Who wouldn’t be crazy in love after receiving gifts that balanced the beautifully thoughtful with the extremely expensive?Maura Johnston, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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By moving beyond consensus, leaders can inspire more thoughtful, informed decisions that drive better outcomes. 2.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Identifying ground zero for the advent of Dengue Fever can be tricky, but careful research has identified Aquarius Records in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District as the primary origin of the infectiously melodic band.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Going slowly and applying heat with a hair dryer can help reduce the risk of damage, but the difficulty of this process is a solid reason to be careful with your installation.Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Thought-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thought-out. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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