as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a man notable for his poor hygiene and apparently constitutional aversion to soap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
went for my evening constitutional in the park
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of constitutional
Sam Baker, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
To critics, Patel is a Trump acolyte who represents a danger to constitutional norms.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
See all Example Sentences for constitutional 
Adjective
That's a serious constitutional question only the Supreme Court can ultimately answer.
—Sam Baker, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
To critics, Patel is a Trump acolyte who represents a danger to constitutional norms.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
See all Example Sentences for constitutional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
-
All GOATs should have some mystery to them, some inherent distance between themselves and us mortals.—
Will Leitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
-
The team analyzed visible, near-infrared, and near-ultraviolet wavelength data from 20 exoplanet systems in the same way to minimize bias that might be inherent to other studies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
These parents focused on fostering intrinsic motivation, helping their child take pride in their own achievements.—
Reem Raouda, Contributor,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
-
Three days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump launched a meme coin, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is buoyed by social media and internet culture, rather than any sort of functionality or intrinsic value.—
Maximilian Brichta,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The walk to Caffènation Blue, just on the outskirts of the center, is the most expansive, with relaxed in- and outdoor seating.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
-
The results were erratic, as Nolan totaled nine walks, three strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA over just 3.1 innings.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Just in time for Black History Month, Broadway’s first permanent museum has a special exhibit focusing on Black creatives who have played an integral part in its success.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
-
The labor market remains an integral part of overall economic sentiment, so this shift may reflect a broader re-evaluation of confidence in job stability and opportunities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Healthy fats are essential for producing and regulating hormones that impact mood and memory.—
Sogol Ash, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
-
The act would slash red tape that holds up forest restoration projects; promote collaboration and partnerships to conduct restoration work; and deter frivolous lawsuits that delay essential projects.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to constitutional
Thesaurus Entries Near constitutional
Cite this Entry
“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share