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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Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
But true advancement requires intentionally stepping into a new level of leadership, not doing two jobs at the same time.
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Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
But true advancement requires intentionally stepping into a new level of leadership, not doing two jobs at the same time.
—Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 29 Oct. 2025
Why did the Blue Jays wait so long to intentionally-walk Shohei Ohtani?
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Expect festive touches in-room, thoughtful family conveniences, and layouts that make winter mornings and starlit evenings feel intentionally cozy.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intentionally
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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