as in integral
being a part of an integrated whole that cannot be removed
The American Revolution is an organic part of the history of the United States.
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Recent Examples of organic
Pair earthy browns with leafy greens for a look that feels both modern and organic.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
And the idea of filtering this ideology through a private-detective story feels a lot more organic, notably when Aubrey Plaza’s MG Falcone shows up.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
Getting to this point, despite the effort and technology involved, felt like the most organic thing in the world to him.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Of the many microbes that were genetically identified, the team identified a core group that could reproduce the metabolic signatures—such as sensory volatile organic compounds—of fine chocolate flavor.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
And the idea of filtering this ideology through a private-detective story feels a lot more organic, notably when Aubrey Plaza’s MG Falcone shows up.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
Getting to this point, despite the effort and technology involved, felt like the most organic thing in the world to him.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Of the many microbes that were genetically identified, the team identified a core group that could reproduce the metabolic signatures—such as sensory volatile organic compounds—of fine chocolate flavor.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
Adjective
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Fashion and personal style are an integral part of the tennis world.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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President Trump's focus on U.S. chip manufacturing is driving historic investments in a vital industry that is integral to the country's economic and national security.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Moon Alert: After 2 a.m. EDT, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the forcible dispossession and displacement of Palestinians, the deprivation of their basic rights, has been a hallmark of the Zionist movement and of Israeli governments.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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This order does nothing more than uphold the basic requirements designed to fulfil those promises.—
Anna Commander
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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He may yet be proved wrong, but, after three years and counting, this is the fundamental assumption that undergirds his thinking on matters of war and peace.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The concept of zero trust appears to contradict the fundamental idea of trusting others.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This skillset is essential for strategic vision, market and competitive analysis and understanding how all the dynamic pieces and parts of your business can and should come together to thrive.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, even without children, estate planning is essential.—
Jessi Chad,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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