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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
The 22nd Amendment capping the president at two terms is as integral to the Constitution as any of the Amendments, from free speech and the right to practice the religion of your choice to trial by jury or the prohibition of quartering troops in private homes.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Soups are an integral part of the Jamaican home remedy tradition, and many people turn to soups as a way to stay healthy and fight off illness.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
While the fans may not love the Patriots moving on from long-time pieces who have been integral parts of the team for a while, wiping the slate clean after a tough season and being led by multiple exciting new pieces should have fans feeling positive.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Could be: These talented individuals from Vogue and Condé Nast are an integral part of the PhotoVogue community.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Soups are an integral part of the Jamaican home remedy tradition, and many people turn to soups as a way to stay healthy and fight off illness.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
While the fans may not love the Patriots moving on from long-time pieces who have been integral parts of the team for a while, wiping the slate clean after a tough season and being led by multiple exciting new pieces should have fans feeling positive.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Could be: These talented individuals from Vogue and Condé Nast are an integral part of the PhotoVogue community.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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Unlike gem-setting, where there is intrinsic value to the precious stones and metal, enamel’s base material is inexpensive glass.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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But even without an antibody treatment, our group has found that opening the blood-brain barrier with focused ultrasound alone induces an intrinsic immune response in the brain that reduces beta amyloid and tau.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 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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The Trump administration’s decision to cut USAID funding has deprived the country of essential funding and created more uncertainty for the CHW program and other initiatives.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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And the era of leniency that followed lasted so long — nearly the entire Biden administration — that many borrowers are now being caught off-guard by the loan system's slow return to business-as-usual.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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For as bleak as things can feel for Chicago’s South Side ballclub, there is still an inherent optimism when everyone’s record is 0-0.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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To achieve those cuts and abide by a fiscal solvency plan entered into with the Contra Costa County Office of Education, the district has argued staffing cuts are necessary.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Now that the pandemic is over, the grants and cooperative agreements are no longer necessary as their limited purpose has run out.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The vastness of framed white space and the comparatively minuscule labels arrest the viewer, requiring them to crane their neck, to move back and forth or close to the frame in order to read from part to part to whole while also weighing the blanks.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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At Marseille, Chef Xavier Monge will be offering a Bouche A La Reine (fricassee of sweetbreads and rooster crest) to start, followed by Wild Hare A La Royale (whole hare braised in Burgundy red wine, baby carrots, asparagus, pearl onions, mirror foie gras liaison).—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Most retirees must start taking required minimum distributions by age 73.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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No required minimum distributions Unlike traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and all other types of retirement accounts, there are no required minimum distributions (RMDs) on Roth accounts.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Factoring in Cunningham working himself back into a complete All-Star, playoff-caliber level only adds weight to these games.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Engaging with this data, these states are able to create a much more complete picture of what maternal health care looks like.—
Antonio Reynoso,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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