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
Multiple knife slots in the block have built-in sharpeners to ensure your blades are always ready for use.
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
The kitchen has built-in cabinets while the open-concept living room has ample space for a couch, a coffee table, and a dining room table.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Almost every social media platform has built-in tools to boost engagement.
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
At one end of the family room are built-in bookshelves and lower cabinets.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
The kitchen has built-in cabinets while the open-concept living room has ample space for a couch, a coffee table, and a dining room table.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Almost every social media platform has built-in tools to boost engagement.
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
At one end of the family room are built-in bookshelves and lower cabinets.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for built-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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That kind of inherent understanding of a community in a specific geographical area, and the intricacies of their struggles, can’t be researched, only witnessed firsthand.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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To operate a dangerous vehicle is not an inherent right but a privilege, and one that can be taken away for those who don’t exercise it responsibly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ola Malmqvist, who was the United States Tennis Association’s head of women’s tennis during Gauff's breakout, agrees with the players that physicality and athleticism have become more intrinsic to the tour, creating a greater gulf for teen prodigies to cross.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Finding Balance Self-Determination Theory holds that autonomy—the fundamental need to feel a sense of control and personal agency over our actions—is tightly linked to intrinsic motivation, engagement, and overall well-being.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This trend reflects not only a response to compliance requirements but also a bold statement of corporate responsibility, indicating that sustainable practices are becoming integral to business strategies.—
Oyku Ilgar,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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For both schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, early treatment is essential.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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