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purposeful

[pur-puhs-fuhl] / ˈpɜr pəs fəl /


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They stay engaged, purposeful, and connected to their communities well into old age.

From MarketWatch

They were etherealized through delicate pastels, and while Brundage created images to appeal to the male gaze, she also could portray women as purposeful agents rather than passive victims.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bradley Cooper’s two previous efforts as director — “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro” — had the air of purposeful masterworks, looking to make bold, sweeping statements about life and art.

From Los Angeles Times

Encourage relationship-building by organizing purposeful activities that help teams and the groups that support them get to know each other better.

From The Wall Street Journal

Use turf grass to mark the space you’ll use for throwing Frisbees and having parties, but allow the rest of your land to do something more beautiful and purposeful.

From The Wall Street Journal