by design

phrase

: according to plan : by intention

The motor is loud by design.

Examples of by design in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That is by design, as each Prancing Horse is meant to be a work of mechanical art with the six- to seven-figure price tag to match. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

The un-renewal means that Wonder Man, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, will follow the path of most other live-action Marvel series on Disney+ in being one and done, either by design or via cancellation. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

That’s by design, according to multiple people familiar with the program’s operations, who spoke with me on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Spider-Man is a hero rooted in nostalgia and, by design, is one that fans can relate to. — Sophia Morano, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for by design

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