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
There is intentional distressing around the edges for a more worn-in look, and the visible woodgrain adds a rustic, farmhouse feel.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
The displays are intentional since the first weekend of the month is also when many of these items are tax-free in Missouri.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Beadle said the timing was intentional to give people multiple opportunities to see all four of the productions.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
For example, many industries are intentional about cultivating parasocial relationships, such as professional sports leagues with their athletes, music companies with their artists, and even political parties with their candidates.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
The displays are intentional since the first weekend of the month is also when many of these items are tax-free in Missouri.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Beadle said the timing was intentional to give people multiple opportunities to see all four of the productions.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
For example, many industries are intentional about cultivating parasocial relationships, such as professional sports leagues with their athletes, music companies with their artists, and even political parties with their candidates.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for intentional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentional
Adjective
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Choosing to slow decision-making processes and make deliberate moves can seem radical in a competitive business market, but this investment over time can result in significant changes with lasting effects.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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While clutter implies disorganization or neglect, the messy girl look is a deliberate embrace of imperfection that still feels cozy and intentional.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The teenager was conscious and breathing when paramedics took him to the hospital.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
28 July 2025
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Renaissance people weren’t conscious egalitarians, but they were accustomed to open contests and competitions, one of the hallmarks of modernity.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The program also focuses on ensuring participation remains voluntary and contingent upon parental consent.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On June 9, Alma Pak International LLC announced a voluntary recall of 400 boxes of its organic blueberries due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Coupling price transparency reforms with policies that address the abuses by contract pharmacies and ensure that 340B hospitals serve their intended purpose can rein in the 340B program materially improve drug affordability.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But during the protracted legal wrangling the growth cap stayed in place — and served its intended purpose.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentional. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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