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
Recruitment has been well thought-out, well planned and outstanding in the past couple of windows.
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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
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
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
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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And then there’s the human factor; Cal Fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, estimates more than 90% of wildfires are caused by humans, whether through carelessness, deliberate ignitions or infrastructure failures.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Baskin also set the final song to the same tune of the first — a deliberate callback.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
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These stories remind teams that bold ideas can emerge even from challenges, encouraging them to take calculated risks and think outside the box.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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This is especially pivotal for those feeling stagnant or in need of change — consider this your green light to take calculated risks.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
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Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Strategic owners may focus on growth, angels on early exits and VCs on IPOs, but these can align with careful planning.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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