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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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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Regina Hall’s inherent Regina Hall–ness — her magnetic fusion of poise and charisma — never shows in One Battle After Another.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But more than that, there has to be an intrinsic motivation to take on gargantuan tasks.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Yet no one embodies the Paris Texas spirit and intrinsic dualities better than Nadia Lee Cohen.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Eddie’s retirement may not be imminent, but Bruce has certainly become a much more integral part of the Wild Turkey production process.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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But the biggest surprise is how integral the voice acting changes things, for the better.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cross-cultural exchanges were also essential to the project.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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