as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
But at the very core of Christian humanism is a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings, who are made in the image of God, and in the pursuit of a society that respects and values the intrinsic and equal worth of the individual, regardless of social status.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Performing in Creole is one thing, but there’s also a triumphant, egalitarian militancy to Vinette and Rio’s songwriting that’s intrinsic to the Haitian diaspora.
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Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Both the white dwarf and the red dwarf have their own intrinsic magnetic fields.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
The City of Light resides in the greater Île-de-France region, where style feels as intrinsic to the culture as café terraces and late-night glasses of wine.
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Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Performing in Creole is one thing, but there’s also a triumphant, egalitarian militancy to Vinette and Rio’s songwriting that’s intrinsic to the Haitian diaspora.
—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Both the white dwarf and the red dwarf have their own intrinsic magnetic fields.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
The City of Light resides in the greater Île-de-France region, where style feels as intrinsic to the culture as café terraces and late-night glasses of wine.
—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intrinsic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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But true soccer fans know the value inherent in a jersey, especially original ones.
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The best matching linen sets possess an inherent unfussy ease that allow you look composed yet unhurried.
Adjective
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The other concept that has emerged has been privacy by design, which has become integral as things like smart doorbells, Alexa and other connected technology.
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This latest Apple at Play series focuses on the WSL Championship Tour and tells the story of how Apple technology has become an integral part of the competitive surfing experience.
Adjective
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Those approvals allow crews to begin building essential site infrastructure before full production activities start.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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