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well-conceived

American  
[wel-kuhn-seevd] / ˈwɛl kənˈsivd /

adjective

  1. conceived or thought out in a way that is sensible or thorough.


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A fall or unexpected diagnosis can derail well-conceived plans, adding stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Emmi’s well-conceived screenplay does justice to the ways a compartmentalized life can crack.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

“It speaks volumes about Notre Dame and Father Jenkins’ leadership that we can implement such a well-conceived succession plan and attract someone of Pete’s talent and experience,” Swarbrick said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2023

Ambiguity is the subject of “K as in Knight,” an unusually well-conceived group show organized at Helena Anrather Gallery by Blake Oetting and Megan Yuan.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2021

His political conduct was guided more by events and circumstances than by any well-conceived idea of what is right and fitting.

From Pius IX. And His Time by Dawson, Æneas MacDonell