intentionally
Americanadverb
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on purpose; with conscious intent.
Intentionally weakening standards is shortsighted and unethical to the extreme.
The hives are constructed out of a light-colored wood finished in a color intentionally reminiscent of honey.
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with deliberate consciousness or focus.
Our hope is that people with opposing points of view will engage intentionally over coffee, or better yet, a meal together.
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This hurts because it feels like my father pressured my grandmother into changing her wishes and is intentionally harming us financially.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026
Given that only about a quarter of Americans say they know most of their neighbors, the idea is intentionally simple: Set a table, invite the people who live around you, and ask everyone to contribute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
In turn that gave Musk — whether intentionally or coincidentally — bragging rights as a pioneering trillionaire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Now that he is performing outside of China, his jokes could push further but he said he "intentionally limited political humour" in his material for this tour.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Hamilton did fire his weapon intentionally, and he fired first.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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