clarity of purpose

noun phrase

: a clearly stated purpose
The committee lacked clarity of purpose.

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At first, they’re united by a roving curiosity and hunger for knowledge; later, they are bound by a clarity of purpose. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 In uncertain times, clarity of purpose matters. — Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026 The secret might lie in Marcloid’s emotional openness and clarity of purpose. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 8 May 2026 Leaders who do this inner work, Yusim has observed, tend to create organisations with greater clarity of purpose, healthier cultures, and more resilient teams. — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clarity of purpose

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“Clarity of purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clarity%20of%20purpose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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