as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
I'm fairly sure that your "accidental" cutting down of my rosebush was really intentional
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Recent Examples of intentional
Cryo-Chamber cooling uses intentional airflow and whisper-quiet fans to keep your internals safe and stable, even during marathon sessions.
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The soft vegan leather is designed in a relaxed silhouette, which creates an effortless but intentional aesthetic.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
In February, the four-time Pro Bowler sued Hernandez and Brianna Mack for assault, trespassing, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conspiracy, and other allegations.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Alito tried to help Liu make that point, saying many people may think mail delivery problems are intentional.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The soft vegan leather is designed in a relaxed silhouette, which creates an effortless but intentional aesthetic.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
In February, the four-time Pro Bowler sued Hernandez and Brianna Mack for assault, trespassing, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conspiracy, and other allegations.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Alito tried to help Liu make that point, saying many people may think mail delivery problems are intentional.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intentional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentional
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While relocating the U21s and U18s from the main building was a deliberate choice, space has in any case been taken up by open-plan offices to accommodate non-football staff relocated from Old Trafford — a policy instructed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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What sets Hernandez apart is the combination of technical fluency, cultural sensibility, and deliberate coordination.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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From distant bear sightings early in the hunt, activity had escalated to what appeared to be close-up and conscious bear participation in the daily deer harvest.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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First responders freed the child, who was conscious and breathing, and he was transported to Rady Children’s Hospital.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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In late August, a jury found a co-defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter in both killings as well as two counts each of armed criminal action and stealing a firearm.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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In 1976, a judge ruled that Milwaukee Public Schools were unlawfully segregated, leading to a voluntary integration program allowing students to transfer to suburban schools.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Neither that notice nor the agenda for the meeting, posted the day before, gave details about which property the board would be voting on or its intended use.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nearly a decade later, the spacecraft has delivered unprecedented research of the Jovian system, observing the gas giant, its many moons and faint ring system long past its intended lifespan.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentional. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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