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
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.
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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
These are generally well thought-out and display the information in easy-to-read layouts.
—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
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
These are generally well thought-out and display the information in easy-to-read layouts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thought-out
Adjective
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Both City and the Premier League claimed a victory after October’s initial ruling that found three aspects of the APTs were unlawful, most notably around the deliberate exclusion of shareholder loans, which is when a club borrows money from its ownership group, usually interest-free.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The reality is this was a deliberate strategic provocation few will see or acknowledge.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 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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This newfound emphasis should not be seen as moderation, but as a calculated reading of political winds which point towards the far-right becoming a serious governing force, rather than purely oppositional.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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Leaders should foster a culture of innovation by creating an environment where teams are safe to take calculated risks and problem-solving is encouraged.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That didn’t stop Durant from considering each question before providing a thoughtful answer.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the firm is a long-term, thoughtful and diligent investor known for creating value behind the scenes.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Under Jones’ careful direction, the Bulldogs do not beat themselves.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Effective brainstorming sessions require careful planning and prep.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Thought-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thought-out. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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