as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
The panties are made of moisture-wicking cotton and have built-in leak protection.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Some smart machines may also have a signal built-in to alert you when there's a problem.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
The two built-in 5-watt speakers aren't cinema-quality, but are powerful enough to get the job done.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
Babbel has built-in speech recognition to help fine-tune your accent, too.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Some smart machines may also have a signal built-in to alert you when there's a problem.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
The two built-in 5-watt speakers aren't cinema-quality, but are powerful enough to get the job done.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
Babbel has built-in speech recognition to help fine-tune your accent, too.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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The diversity of approaches—from China's emphasis on computational speed to Google's focus on error correction and Microsoft's topological architecture—reflects different strategies for overcoming quantum computing's inherent challenges.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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These rare, unmediated exchanges between everyday Chinese and Americans appeared to reflect the simple pleasures inherent to internet culture—cute kids, cats, and comedy.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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In fact, gardening ranked among the top five activities that participants found most meaningful, which speaks to the deep, intrinsic satisfaction such hobbies bring.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The most important factor behind a player’s intrinsic value is their quality.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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This number continues to increase every day, making social media a non-negotiable, integral part of any successful business strategy for companies who want to capture public attention and enter their markets fast.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Smart Home Integration Technology is an integral part of the modern luxury home.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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