How to Use intentional in a Sentence

intentional

adjective
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  • I apologize for the omission of your name from the list. It was not intentional.
  • Day gifts are the ones with intentional thought behind them.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Each word has a gesture attached to it, and something as simple as setting a cup down had to be intentional, timed to the second.
    — Paula Aceves, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Anderson’s use of the word love in the titles of both memoir and documentary is intentional and apropos.
    — Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2023
  • However, the rookie guard has become more aggressive in recent games and the Pacers seem more intentional about finding shots for him.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Being more mindful of the reasons behind engaging in different forms of escapism can help people be more intentional, Stenseng says.
    — Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Be intentional with team connections and avoid the trap of transactional conversations.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The real intention lay with each drawing in each [WhatsApp] conversation, that was very intentional.
    — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The simplified design is entirely intentional leaving rooms uncluttered, another facet in quicker clean times.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
  • To be clear, this is not intentional on the part of the trainers.
    — Ainsley MacLean, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • And a rough whirl of smudged chalk that looks intentional, as if it were done with a broad brush.
    — Han Kang, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
  • And even the lyrics, the mix and mastering is very intentional.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
  • A little pride, a little chutzpah changed the tenor on the court from frazzled and small to proud and intentional.
    — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The Griffins had a first down at the Serra 28, but facemask and intentional grounding penalties wiped out the drive.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Whether this was intentional or not was besides the point.
    — Vulture, 16 Apr. 2023
  • The funky shape of this massager is intentional—it’s made to fit your palm snugly for easy leverage as it’s moved across the scalp.
    — Susan Brickell, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • So, was using Turkey intentional or just a pin in the map?
    — Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
  • There’s not a single word in there that isn’t intentional.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In the shadow of downtown The lack of outreach is not intentional, Burghdoff said.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The details, the shapes, textures, and function, are all very intentional.
    — Akili King, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
  • One of the most important parts of a limpia is being intentional.
    — Zayda Rivera, Parents, 29 May 2024
  • The ethos at 3 Spear is a reminder that there’s beauty in a more intentional, mindful way of life and wisdom within the land.
    — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Further, the room's tech details are intentional and well thought out.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
  • This is the part where guys are shot and stabbed to death in horrifyingly intentional ways.
    — Danyel Smith, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Hold your skin tight from above and gently sweep downwards in short, intentional strokes.
    — elle.com, 30 May 2023
  • Pineda said the hit seemed intentional, with the guard swerving toward her.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2023
  • False The collapse of Building 7 was not planned or intentional.
    — Kim Breen, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Many of these quick left turns involve laughter which may or may not be intentional.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Make no mistake: This has been a drastic — and intentional — shift.
    — Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The lack of affect is at least somewhat intentional; Jodie isn’t really at the center of this book about Jodie.
    — Noah Berlatsky, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023

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