by design

1. On purpose, deliberately, as in Whether by luck or by design, his application was accepted. This term, originally put as on design, uses design in the sense of “plan.” [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

The gatherings are open to all ages and experience levels and are substance-free by design.

From Los Angeles Times

“ADUs are affordable by design and growing in popularity across the state, and now they can offer the most accessible form of home ownership, too,” Mayor Matt Mahan said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

He said platform operators should be considering how to make them safer by design and "doing everything they can to make sure we are building an internet that is safe for everyone".

From BBC

Given that this is a mixed bag by design, the songs chosen to represent it are also scattered, so it’s at least an accurate selection.

From Salon

Related Words

• consciously 
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• pointedly 
• purposely 
• studiously www.thesaurus.com
• voluntarily 
• willfully