by design

Idioms  

1. On purpose, deliberately, as in Whether by luck or by design, his application was accepted. This term, originally put as on design, uses design in the sense of “plan.” [First half of 1600s]

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by design

That’s partly by design: The company has been trying to juice anticipation by drip-feeding Sarti to U.S. bars, restaurants and stores since June.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

"It must ensure that proportionate age restrictions go hand-in-hand with robust safety measures so that digital environments both protect and empower children, by design and default," they wrote.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

The galette, which is essentially a freeform pie, is already one of the great weeknight forms — sweet or savory, rustic by design, deeply forgiving.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

“Valuation is now capturing formerly high-multiple growth stocks at more attractive multiples by design, not just ‘old economy’ companies,” Subramanian said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Or bring them closer, either by design or accident?

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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