1
as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
the judge made a deliberate decision to impose the maximum sentence
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2
as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a deliberate act of vandalism that should not go unpunished
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
the jury deliberated the case for three days before returning a verdict
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Recent Examples of deliberate
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Building and maintaining trust requires transparency, education and a deliberate pace even in an environment of rapid innovation.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In Cole’s telling, these are not buzzwords but deliberate design choices to tackle the bottlenecks that keep green hydrogen expensive.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Not all at once, but in a quiet, deliberate way.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Building and maintaining trust requires transparency, education and a deliberate pace even in an environment of rapid innovation.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Gaddis also said that there was nothing in the law requiring the board to deliberate or vote on this matter in public.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In Cole’s telling, these are not buzzwords but deliberate design choices to tackle the bottlenecks that keep green hydrogen expensive.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberate
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many multifamily operators are deeply brand-conscious.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Libra is, after all, the sign of the scales — a Cardinal energy that initiates connection while making the conscious effort to surround itself with beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats also are contemplating hosting a midterm convention, as the party looks to boost turnout and raise more money.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Current investors will need to exercise patience and closely monitor execution, while those contemplating a purchase should carefully assess the risks and avoid chasing short-term momentum.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, deliberative choices are seen as more calculated or logical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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My character was a very calculated man, and to a degree even more so than Russell’s Göring and Mike’s Jackson, the latter of whom basically could have had an incredible career but with one of the bravest acts of humility, decided to go down another road and seek justice.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Debtor filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, LNK International issued a voluntary recall of its Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medication sold at Costco due to a batch mistakenly being released after it was rejected for potential foreign material contamination.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Mary’s family attempts to rally around the Downton heiress, Robert (Hugh Bonneville) and Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) are navigating their way through more financial strife, with those downstairs also left to ponder what the future holds for aristocratic homes like theirs.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters After Swedish payments group Klarna’s $17 billion initial public offering, investors are pondering which big fintech name will be the next to go public.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two innings later, Kershaw hit Aaron Rowand — a beaning that was deemed intentional.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Leaders can schedule intentional slow phases after major sprints for reflection, skill-building, or lighter workloads.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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While the family debates on what is the most culturally appropriate mourning ritual, Russia begins its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, turning their lives upside down.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Every few months, after Kirk would return from his travels, the two would meet for a coffee, spending anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours debating.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Deliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberate. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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