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
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.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
Asserting your intrinsic needs in friendships and partnerships will reawaken and strengthen your confidence.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
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
See All Example Sentences for intrinsic
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
Asserting your intrinsic needs in friendships and partnerships will reawaken and strengthen your confidence.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
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
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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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
Adjective
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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