as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
In their minds, eating meat is inherent to our way of life.
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Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Well eschews this paint-by-numbers design and brings back the sense of mystery inherent to the best games in the genre.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
This led them to develop a hypothesis that its potential healing properties were not necessarily inherent to the clay but instead may have been the result of an interaction between the material and certain fungi.
—Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Lau Family-style dining is an inherent part of Asian culture and one of the best ways to partake in a joyous gathering is over lau.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Well eschews this paint-by-numbers design and brings back the sense of mystery inherent to the best games in the genre.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
This led them to develop a hypothesis that its potential healing properties were not necessarily inherent to the clay but instead may have been the result of an interaction between the material and certain fungi.
—Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Lau Family-style dining is an inherent part of Asian culture and one of the best ways to partake in a joyous gathering is over lau.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
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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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As malls are so integral to society in the Middle East, countries had to introduce specific strict measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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These walls are integral to the game, as players can use them to bounce the ball strategically.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The opportunity lies not just in transforming industries but in shaping a more dynamic, creative, and inclusive world where AI civilizations become essential partners in progress.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Disable features that aren’t essential, such as sharing data with third-party apps or advertisers.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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