as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
The underground-beloved singer intrinsic to Music City's R&B history, who died in 2004, was honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Baum’s fairytale was well on its way to becoming an intrinsic part of American pop culture.
—Hazel Gaynor
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
But success is by no means assured, given Iran’s substantial investment in defensive fortifications, its commitment to the program, its redundant systems, and the intrinsic difficulty of Israel’s task.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2025
In a 2021 study published in Psychological Reports, researchers explored how intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to act based on interest, personal importance or inner values, affects satisfaction in long-term romantic relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Baum’s fairytale was well on its way to becoming an intrinsic part of American pop culture.
—Hazel Gaynor
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
But success is by no means assured, given Iran’s substantial investment in defensive fortifications, its commitment to the program, its redundant systems, and the intrinsic difficulty of Israel’s task.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2025
In a 2021 study published in Psychological Reports, researchers explored how intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to act based on interest, personal importance or inner values, affects satisfaction in long-term romantic relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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Processing cheap rare earth is a nasty business using dangerous acid precursors that come with inherent risks, which bump up the prices of processing in the environmentally conscious West.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The reports come as the success of Tesla's robotaxi division may be increasingly integral to the future of the company.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2025
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The report cites that as of Feb. 13, the district had 47.5 special education teacher vacancies among other vacancies including school psychologists, school social workers and speech language pathologists, all of whom are integral to special education services for students.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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