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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The woman’s attorney alleges ICE intentionally withheld the family’s location, preventing legal efforts to stop the deportation.
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The fit is intentionally roomy with a subtle menswear feel, while the lightweight Oxford cotton keeps it breathable and ideal for layering.
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Wise’s wistful songwriting is retained, but completely missing is his intentionally impure palette.
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
That’s where low-maintenance landscape design comes in—things like intentionally choosing drought-tolerant plants or selecting low or no-mow ground coverings can be beautiful while giving you time back in your busy schedule.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The fit is intentionally roomy with a subtle menswear feel, while the lightweight Oxford cotton keeps it breathable and ideal for layering.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Wise’s wistful songwriting is retained, but completely missing is his intentionally impure palette.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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