as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
For wireless connectivity, the EliteBook Ultra features built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 technology.
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PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The kitchen has a very modern design and there are built-in shelves next to the bed for extra storage.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Circuit breakers Some outlets will have built-in circuit breakers, which will act as a fail-safe if too much power is channeled through the outlet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The lid supports up to 250 pounds and has built-in cupholders.
—Christopher Murray
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See All Example Sentences for built-in
PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The kitchen has a very modern design and there are built-in shelves next to the bed for extra storage.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Circuit breakers Some outlets will have built-in circuit breakers, which will act as a fail-safe if too much power is channeled through the outlet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The lid supports up to 250 pounds and has built-in cupholders.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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Yet once someone had suggested the inherent instability in a relationship between writers, there seemed to be no way to defuse the assessment.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The reinvention of key car parts has been intrinsic since the world championship began in 1950.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wharton has played an integral part in Crystal Palace’s superb start to the season.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The contest, the first of its kind, is a cultural initiative promoted by the administration of Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, who seeks to change the narratives of violence in Mexican music as an integral part of her government’s policy for peace and against addiction.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since they’re designed to last for generations, choosing the right pan is essential when the time comes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Workers deemed non-essential are often furloughed, affecting the National Parks Service, NASA, and the Environmental Protection Agency, among others.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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