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
Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
One is a misdemeanor offense in the FACE Act, which prohibits people from intimidating or interfering with people exercising their constitutional freedom to practice religion.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
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Adjective
The House voted 48-42 on a motion to concur with the Senate's amendments on House Bill 1368, meaning the motion failed due to a lack of constitutional majority.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
One is a misdemeanor offense in the FACE Act, which prohibits people from intimidating or interfering with people exercising their constitutional freedom to practice religion.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Halle Berry quietly debuted her shortest hair in two years with wispy curly bangs while out for a casual stroll.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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South Congress Avenue remains the most reliable runway where sightings happen between coffee runs and casual strolls.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Keep your day playful by adjusting your schedule while staying loyal to your intrinsic voice.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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The domestic dimension is intrinsic to the brand’s ethos.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Two years after Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Aidan Martinez returned to the mound for Birmingham High on Monday in the closer’s role and responded with three strikeouts and three walks and no hits in 1 1/3 innings in the Patriots’ 7-4 win over Ventura in the Easton tournament.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Gauna had a double while Moran had a home run and a walk and also scored four runs.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Attorney General Pam Bondi commented on the lawsuits, emphasizing that accurate voter rolls are an integral part of election security.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Workers at Pratt & Whitney see their roles as integral to something larger — work that requires instinct, creativity and judgment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Student input essential As student trustee, Lopez serves as the official student representative on the district’s Board of Trustees and acts as a bridge between students and district governance.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Materials like lithium and cobalt are essential for electric vehicle batteries, advanced electronics, military systems, and renewable energy technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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