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
Flag Overlooked Expenses The latest financial apps use real-time alerts, budgeting tools and clear visuals to help users track spending and make intentional choices.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
From crafting iconic looks for legends like Mary J. Blige and Zendaya to keeping Taraji P. Henson flawless for press days, Wallace’s work is always intentional and unmistakably #TossedByTym.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 June 2025
In high school, Felix becomes increasingly intentional about her talents.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 11 June 2025
The Bruins got singles from Savannah Pola and Jordan Woolery followed by an intentional walk to Grant.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
From crafting iconic looks for legends like Mary J. Blige and Zendaya to keeping Taraji P. Henson flawless for press days, Wallace’s work is always intentional and unmistakably #TossedByTym.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 June 2025
In high school, Felix becomes increasingly intentional about her talents.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 11 June 2025
The Bruins got singles from Savannah Pola and Jordan Woolery followed by an intentional walk to Grant.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentional
Adjective
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Going the extra mile should be thoughtful and deliberate, creating a lasting impact without breaking the bank.—
Jacob Orrin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Aztecs must be deliberate and thorough in their search.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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And these attempts to defend history cannot take hold if the public remains conscious of what history actually is all about.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
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His mom, Natalie Hernandez, said the project instills positive life lessons, and teaches kids to be environmentally conscious.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Jennifer Kellogg, who stayed with the couple the week of the killing, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 17 years in prison, according to Antelope Valley Press.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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McMahon announced roughly half the agency's workforce would be eliminated through a combination of mass layoffs and voluntary buyouts.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Under normal circumstances, detecting rashes in a small vaccine-safety study would represent a routine scientific setback, and prove that the trials served their intended purpose.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2025
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Uncontrolled access to huge volumes of data and autonomy can compromise an organization's security when AI agents turn rogue and deviate from their intended purpose.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentional. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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