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purposeful

[pur-puhs-fuhl] / ˈpɜr pəs fəl /


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And their seemingly haphazard jumble is purposeful, reminding us that this is not a temple but a workshop, a place of ongoing activity in which new and experimental art is incubated.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it also feels purposeful and even soothing somehow.

From Literature

A small share of companies offer a sabbatical — a long, purposeful break from work that generally lasts between six weeks and a year.

From MarketWatch

Researchers now conclude that these markings were purposeful.

From Science Daily

Eligible studies involved planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful physical activity intended to improve physical and mental health.

From Science Daily