as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a man notable for his poor hygiene and apparently constitutional aversion to soap
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
went for my evening constitutional in the park
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Recent Examples of constitutional
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with constitutional experts about our nation's longstanding embrace of immigrants, and what denying citizenship might mean.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Jan. 2023
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
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Adjective
The filing marks the latest legal clash between Hill and Murdaugh after the South Carolina Supreme Court threw out his murder convictions, finding Hill's conduct deprived him of his constitutional right to a fair trial.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with constitutional experts about our nation's longstanding embrace of immigrants, and what denying citizenship might mean.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Noun
Balmy breezes and clear blue skies are enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascot is eagerly awaiting his first constitutional of the day and the short person is sleeping in.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Jan. 2023
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
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True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Crosby said the project is ahead of schedule despite challenges inherent in renovating a 200-year-old street.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Start with a stroll through Yale’s campus, stopping at standout museums such as the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Peabody Museum, and the Yale Center for British Art.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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There will be plenty of space to jog, stroll or bike along the walking trail.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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What gives me optimism is that science has a sort of intrinsic way of renewing itself generationally.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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This win streak all but closed the gap, even as the Nats’ James Wood ended it with an 11th-inning walk-off homer.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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At the other end of the price scale, Bala Bangles ($55) 1- and 2-pound wrist and ankle weights add light, constant resistance to walks, Pilates, barre or yoga without looking like traditional gym gear.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Wilton Rancheria today Wilton Rancheria has become an integral part of the Sacramento region’s economy.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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All along the border, people move back and forth to shop, visit family members, or attend school, but for Tohono O’odham in the United States and Mexico, the ability to cross the border is integral to holding their community together.—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Canine summer shopping list Collapsible water bowl A collapsible water bowl is essential for hot-weather walks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Liability insurance costs also rise dramatically — assuming coverage can be obtained in a state facing a severe insurance crisis — further reducing funds available for essential services.—
Kim Gorsuch,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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