purposefully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposefully
Adverb
  • Decorate your minimal space sparingly by intentionally placing plants, photos, and books in empty spaces.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
  • This year’s presence at the Sundance Film Festival is intentionally more understated than in the past.
    IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Replace air filters regularly to improve airflow and prevent the furnace from working harder than necessary.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The strengths of Love, Brooklyn make the weaknesses harder to shake.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • But then, footage from her own surveillance cameras shows the kids deliberately taunting her, shaking their butts in her direction.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
  • There are no big jump scares, the atmosphere is deliberately mundane, and the mood is more melancholic than terrifying.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Bernick says the act was purposely written to be sweeping and broad in scope.
    Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Given the current turbulent DEI environment, there’s much at stake in terms of the liability exposure and reputation of the company and its officers and directors should the company make an uninformed or purposely controversial decision.
    Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Cunningham’s message to the group lasted no more than 30 seconds — with starting center Jalen Duren listening intently — but by the time the huddle dispersed, the team seemed unified.
    Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Shade liked watching birds but was also listening intently to the dial-up modem’s buzz.
    Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Leaders should continuously evaluate their progress and seek innovative solutions to reduce their climate impact.
    Hugo Kimber, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Living standards fall continuously, millennials are screwed (never mind the following generations).
    Marlene Engelhorn, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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