purposeful
adjective
pur·pose·ful
ˈpər-pəs-fəl 
1
: having a purpose: such as
a
: meaningful
purposeful activities
b
: intentional
purposeful ambiguity
2
: full of determination
was soft-spoken but purposeful
purposefulness
noun
Examples of purposeful in a Sentence
a soft-spoken but purposeful criminal investigator
there's a difference between a purposeful lie and an accidental untruth
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Our approach is inspired by the steady, purposeful growth of iconic brands like Apple — where every launch builds on the last and deepens the connection with the customer.
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Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
These purposeful, challenging moments temporarily overwhelm your mind and body in a good way.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
But the film insisted on a certain neutrality, a purposeful absence of judgments and lessons.
—Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
These purposeful, challenging moments temporarily overwhelm your mind and body in a good way.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
But the film insisted on a certain neutrality, a purposeful absence of judgments and lessons.
—Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purposeful
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“Purposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purposeful. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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