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
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
However, when the legislature first passed the amendment, early voting had already begun, which the court argued was during the election period and therefore in violation of constitutional procedure.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 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
Fields is correct that the bill would attempt to set statutory limits on what could be a constitutional amendment.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
However, when the legislature first passed the amendment, early voting had already begun, which the court argued was during the election period and therefore in violation of constitutional procedure.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 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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Videos posted on social media, showing missiles flying over the Persian Gulf, illustrated the inherent risk of working alongside the Navy during the Iran war.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Designed with inherent moisture-wicking properties, the quilt offers optimal breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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One hack for the best view appears to be renting a Citibike and taking a stroll down 5th between 84th and 79th Streets.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen grab their sunglasses and large black handbags for their stroll in New York City on April 30.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Leaders would also do well to better understand human motivation — people’s intrinsic drivers, not just their feelings — to design strategies that minimize negative reactions and maximize engagement with ideas, not to mention to drive more successful change initiatives.—
David Rock,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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By introducing only mild restrictions to molecular transport, the inflow of reactants into the hollow cavity can be aligned more effectively with the intrinsic processing rate of the catalyst.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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No matter what sport or walk of life, taking a step back can be jarring, but Vahmistrovs took it the opposite way.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Giardini di Augusto, Certosa di San Giacomo (the 14th-century charterhouse that now contains the archeological museum), and the Belvedere Tragara, which offers fantastic views of the Faraglioni, are all within a 15-minute walk of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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In Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia, UAVs became integral to campaigns targeting such groups as Al-Qaeda and, later, the Islamic State (ISIS).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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For as integral as the Cannes Film Festival is to the events of season four, production won’t commence until the Croisette is vacant.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Also, from the music aspect, timeliness is just an essential part of music.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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