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
What would otherwise be ephemera are, in Lynch’s hands, thought-out, experimental, and entirely in his voice.
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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
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
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
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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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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Both countries shared hostility towards Britain, so the sale was a shrewd and calculated deal for both parties.—
James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History ,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The problem is how 3-point shooting has gone from an artistic counter to a calculated offensive.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Savvy hotelier Jayson Seidman purchased the Italianate mansion (built by architect Thomas Sully in 1883) in 2019 and, in a thoughtful overhaul, created a true city living room.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Through the window, a thoughtful stranger handed him an unexpected gift.—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
10 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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