intentionally
adverb
in·ten·tion·al·ly
in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 
-ˈtench-nə-lē
: in an intentional manner : with awareness of what one is doing : purposely
an intentionally vague response
The witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions.
The test is intentionally designed to trick students.
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the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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Bellinger told Variety that the pairing of Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback was intentionally offbeat, which made both the rapper and the rock band quick to agree to the project.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The pairing was intentionally offbeat, which made both Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback quick to agree.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Rich Table’s palate is expansive, if intentionally undefined, with dishes that riff on French, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese cooking.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Their work at the trade deadline a year ago intentionally provided a cushion.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The pairing was intentionally offbeat, which made both Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback quick to agree.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Rich Table’s palate is expansive, if intentionally undefined, with dishes that riff on French, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese cooking.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Their work at the trade deadline a year ago intentionally provided a cushion.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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