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as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a car dealer respected for his integral honesty and straightforwardness with customers
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as in essential
impossible to do without
she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a prep school that adheres to the belief that athletics are essential to an integral life
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Recent Examples of integral
And in Australia and Canada, sponsorship programs have been an integral part of the resettlement landscape in for decades.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The production design in the house is integral to these characters, too.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Understand that uncertainty is not something to be feared but an integral part of growth.
—Mo Hamzian, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Like so many others places that were once integral to the Democratic coalition, two of these cities are now firmly Republican.
—Stephanie Ternullo / Made By History, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The production design in the house is integral to these characters, too.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Understand that uncertainty is not something to be feared but an integral part of growth.
—Mo Hamzian, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Like so many others places that were once integral to the Democratic coalition, two of these cities are now firmly Republican.
—Stephanie Ternullo / Made By History, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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In addition to challenging coursework, colleges value intellectual vitality—an intrinsic passion for learning that manifests through independent projects, academic competitions, and research.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Crypto skeptics say that, unlike most other commodities, bitcoin has no intrinsic use and is not crucial to the functioning of the U.S. economy.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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This formula is pH-optimized to preserve your shade while removing product buildup, excess oils, and hard water metals like copper — all without stripping essential moisture.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The entire magma complex links into Yellowstone’s hydrothermal system, which is akin to underground plumbing near the surface.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Moore became a core special teams player, and Daly wound up snapping the entire season while Patrick Scales recovered from back surgery.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some scientists have argued that such potential challenges to the cosmological principle might be explained by another principle, cosmic variance, which refers to the statistical uncertainty inherent in astronomers’ measurements of the universe.Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2025
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Navigating the Labor Shortage In Manufacturing Promoting US manufacturing is appealing, but there's an inherent conflict with the current limited labor supply.Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Texas will ensure necessary resources are swiftly deployed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The twisted humor isn’t entirely gone, but the jokes and quirky details mostly take a backseat to the drama, as the firm scrambles to get back to business as usual by any means necessary.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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That’s because the method used to sample for bird flu in wastewater looks for markers of the virus, not the whole virus.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The whole league is wary of placing too much emphasis on regular-season results — experience has shown to be a great separator come playoff time.Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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The company repeatedly violated state laws without consequences, including closing hospital units without required notice.Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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My question became, is this part of my life complete?Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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When the labs are complete in the fall of 2025, students will be able to practice in faux medical-surgical suites and intensive care units, nursing stations and radiology suites.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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