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Recent Examples of built-in Temporary Data: Many digital artifacts have built-in expiration dates. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 The Ranchero has built-in organization, including an easy-access laptop sleeve. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025 Each of the low-profile switches has a south-facing RGB LED built-in with a choice of 19 different backlight effects with variable brightness levels. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Google built-in: The MDX uses Google’s connected navigation system and has access to apps from the Google store. Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for built-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
  • Pounding the pavement to rummage for vintage treasure is inherent to unearthing the rare and one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrity stylists, editors, and fashion-loving brides-to-be seek her out for.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Similarly, companies that release forked AOSP products rarely use the main AOSP branch due to its inherent instability.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Kim adds that scientific knowledge has no intrinsic moral value.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The decision to sell is typically based on price movement rather than intrinsic value.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In the 2½ seasons since that turnaround, Bryant has become an integral part of a group that has collected big moments to initiate a program about-face.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Dan was an integral part of our organization for 35 seasons, and his work as executive producer of the Chiefs Radio Network helped bring the game to life for millions of listeners across Chiefs Kingdom.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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