1
as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a car dealer respected for his integral honesty and straightforwardness with customers
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as in essential
impossible to do without
she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a prep school that adheres to the belief that athletics are essential to an integral life
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Recent Examples of integral
Over the past year, clipping has become such an integral part of music promotion that many major and independent record companies now offer it in their suite of marketing tools, often hiring outside agencies to run clipping campaigns for both frontline and legacy acts.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
And that role can only be performed well by keeping the metal an integral but limited part of your portfolio, capped at 10% or less, depending on your specific investor profile.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Other factors consumers cited as integral to a garment’s longevity include quality of construction (73 percent), laundering methods (65 percent), brand (52 percent) and price (48 percent).
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Rhode Island nonprofits are integral to that connection and to the compassion that Rhode Islanders exemplify.
—Nancy Wolanski, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
And that role can only be performed well by keeping the metal an integral but limited part of your portfolio, capped at 10% or less, depending on your specific investor profile.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Other factors consumers cited as integral to a garment’s longevity include quality of construction (73 percent), laundering methods (65 percent), brand (52 percent) and price (48 percent).
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Rhode Island nonprofits are integral to that connection and to the compassion that Rhode Islanders exemplify.
—Nancy Wolanski, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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None of the company’s intrinsic features has changed since April to justify this multiple.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire's policy gives management flexibility to repurchase shares whenever they are deemed to be trading below intrinsic value, with new CEO Greg Abel making that determination in consultation with Chairman Warren Buffett.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, scaling renewables, nuclear, and emerging technologies will be essential in order to diversify the system and reduce exposure to geopolitical chokepoints.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, their work now takes place as the Iran war creates serious supply constraints for essential fertilizer products — fueling massive price spikes and warnings of looming food insecurity.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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But Smith’s order was overturned by an appellate court, and the entire report was publicly released.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Vargas freehanded the entire piece, refraining from using grids or projections.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Magic City affair highlights the inherent tension.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing wrong with you acknowledging the challenges inherent in trying to provide care for a parent, particularly a parent who is resistant to help.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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What actions are necessary during a red flag warning?—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Whisk remaining ½ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt and 2 Tbsp.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Funding for the whole department failed to advance in the Senate on Friday after Democrats declined to support a bill.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Of those, 182 candidates completed the required Lone Star Governance training before the pool was narrowed down.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Make sure the required investment aligns with your budget and overall strategy.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Once the slingshot mission of Artemis II is complete, Artemis III will dock with a commercial spacecraft in low Earth orbit rather than landing on the moon in 2028.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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