by design

idiom

: according to plan : by intention
The motor is loud by design.

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Unlike many super-premium bourbons, Weller 107 doesn't sport an age statement—that's by design. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Grounding the start of the season with such a major decision was by design. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025 Photo: Interiors by Kat The tub has a perfect view of the screen by design. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 21 Apr. 2025 He was also empowered to achieve a lifestyle by design that is filled with adventure, including completing IRONMAN triathlons and diving with great white sharks. Kody Boye, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for by design

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“By design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20design. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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