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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
Either way, seeing these new-to-you treasures in person is integral to building your antique smarts.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
But a couple of weeks off could probably prove beneficial — Butker has been integral to every Super Bowl run.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Bethune plans to remain an integral part of fintech’s ongoing story, striving to ensure that Fintech Finance Group outlives him and leaves a lasting impact on the industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
MacKinnon’s work ethic and preparation routine off the ice have become an integral part of his story, almost mythical among his peers.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
But a couple of weeks off could probably prove beneficial — Butker has been integral to every Super Bowl run.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Bethune plans to remain an integral part of fintech’s ongoing story, striving to ensure that Fintech Finance Group outlives him and leaves a lasting impact on the industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
MacKinnon’s work ethic and preparation routine off the ice have become an integral part of his story, almost mythical among his peers.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
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This slow but steady loss is driven by both intrinsic aging and external stressors.Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some will argue that comparing bitcoin to gold isn’t fair since the latter is a physical asset that does have intrinsic value from its use in numerous technology products, including semiconductors, and other industrial applications.Taesik Yoon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, prioritizing privacy and transparency in AI use is essential for maintaining customer trust.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the photo, the entire Simpsons family — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and pets Snowball and Santa's Little Helper — stand in front of their home in the fictional town of Springfield.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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New hardware for heat dissipation is being introduced to the entire iPhone 17 range, according to a Fast Technology report from Chinese tech site, mydrivers.com.David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Such qualities are at odds with the inherent probabilistic nature of today’s generative AI, a statistical software that predicts words based on speech and language patterns.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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The predominantly black palette, only occasionally spiced up by pops of color, left room for the explorations of menswear archetypes and wardrobe staples, seen through the brand’s inherent youthful lens to exude a carefree spirit.Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Texas will ensure necessary resources are swiftly deployed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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How long can Johnson — and Trump — keep them striking that balance? Footnotes *Granted, this is eight more than were necessary last Congress, when just a single Republican could introduce a motion to vacate.G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill.Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Your family’s efforts, across a whole generation, to establish financial stability, literally up in smoke.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2025
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They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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The company repeatedly violated state laws without consequences, including closing hospital units without required notice.Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Without a complete picture of a youth’s background, psychologists may be unable to recommend the appropriate level of care, support or supervision.Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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