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
The connection between gaming and AI cuts both ways, as AI is becoming more integral to the video game experience.
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Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Losing such an integral part of the nation's economic fabric would be devastating, requiring trade agreements, treaties and work permits.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Material innovations cannot scale without buy-in from multiple brands, factory customers have an integral role to play in improving practices on the shop floor, and building up circular infrastructure requires participation from many players.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
This trend reflects not only a response to compliance requirements but also a bold statement of corporate responsibility, indicating that sustainable practices are becoming integral to business strategies.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Losing such an integral part of the nation's economic fabric would be devastating, requiring trade agreements, treaties and work permits.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Material innovations cannot scale without buy-in from multiple brands, factory customers have an integral role to play in improving practices on the shop floor, and building up circular infrastructure requires participation from many players.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
This trend reflects not only a response to compliance requirements but also a bold statement of corporate responsibility, indicating that sustainable practices are becoming integral to business strategies.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for integral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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These parents focused on fostering intrinsic motivation, helping their child take pride in their own achievements.—
Reem Raouda, Contributor,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Three days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump launched a meme coin, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is buoyed by social media and internet culture, rather than any sort of functionality or intrinsic value.—
Maximilian Brichta,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Five years ago, Democratic leaders defended stay-at-home orders, school closures and business shutdowns as essential to slowing the virus's spread.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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As such, the entire process was uniquely collaborative across the different teams and even with artists outside the studio.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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The federal agency that has the most power over Tesla — and the entire automobile industry — is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is part of the Department of Transportation. NHTSA sets automobile safety standards that must be met before vehicles can enter the marketplace.—
Kimberly Kindy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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All GOATs should have some mystery to them, some inherent distance between themselves and us mortals.—
Will Leitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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The team analyzed visible, near-infrared, and near-ultraviolet wavelength data from 20 exoplanet systems in the same way to minimize bias that might be inherent to other studies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The forecasts can seem effortless, but behind the scenes, a vast network of satellites, airplanes, radar, computer models and weather analysts are providing access to the latest data – and warnings when necessary.—
Christine Wiedinmyer,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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But some sort of reform will be necessary to prevent the program from insolvency as it's expected to run out of money by 2035, according to a Bloomberg report.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Last night, the show celebrated its premiere in Los Angeles, and the whole A-list crew turned out for the affair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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The product is front and center in the whole thing.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Bringing in an independent arbitrator to review both sides’ arguments typically occurs when contract discussions are stalled or there is a stalemate and is a required step before the union can go on strike.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Nvidia is still working on the certification process for Samsung Electronics Co.’s high-bandwidth memory chips, a final required step before the Korean company can begin supplying a component essential to training AI platforms.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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So Far Swift’s famous friends joined her in the VIP suite No Swift appearance at a Chiefs game is complete without some pals.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Disney’s complete buyout of Comcast’s one-third stake in Hulu is still pending.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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