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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2
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
Holmes explained what the gesture meant to her, and how her dad's support was integral to her healing.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
This token, as an integral part of the Reactive Network ecosystem, is the primary payment method for transaction fees across the network, providing incentives to the users of the network and managing various tools and services of the platform.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Now, come opening day, the right-hander could be integral to that rotation.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
This token, as an integral part of the Reactive Network ecosystem, is the primary payment method for transaction fees across the network, providing incentives to the users of the network and managing various tools and services of the platform.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Now, come opening day, the right-hander could be integral to that rotation.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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Alternative ideas, whatever those might be, have intrinsic value.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The intrinsic value of jewelry is widely acknowledged.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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To do so, the organization cultivates peer networking, work collaborations, problem-solving, and essential resources for its 150 members.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Retail giants are indicating that these costs may inevitably be passed down to consumers, with price hikes expected in essential and discretionary goods alike.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If Lamoriello had his way, no one would have been traded this week, and the Islanders would have brought the entire gang back for another go in 2025-26.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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This offering allows an entire data center to be virtualized and enables customers to create their own private cloud.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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This setup has worked well for me because of the inherent trust within our relationships.—
Dustin Lemick,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her teachings focus on necessary skills in death and death education without ignoring the crucial business and marketing training side.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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This is because such states lack resources to develop advanced research infrastructure necessary to compete nationally for NIH funding.—
Mitzi Nagarkatti,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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None of the marchers expected violence because reporters–not only Martin–were there observing the whole thing, cameras rolling.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Raw deliveries aside, TGL nailed the whole proof-of-concept thing by attracting a far younger audience than golf is used to reaching.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: Other federal agencies receive money from Congress to make required employer contributions; the Post Office doesn't.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Critics argue, though, that such crackdowns invariably ensnare the poor and the homeless in the criminal justice system, such as when a warrant is issued because someone with an initial summons doesn’t show up in court or pay the required fine.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Chery further supports day adventures and potential overnight camping with a front trunk that stores a mobile kitchen complete with grill.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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