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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
In overturning a lower court ruling, a majority of justices on the state’s highest court stopped short of invalidating a 1994 state law entirely on constitutional grounds.
—Minnesota Public Radio News, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
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
Looming court fight Next August, Kansans will be asked to vote on a constitutional amendment proposal brought by Republican lawmakers who want to eliminate the state Supreme Court nominating commission.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
In overturning a lower court ruling, a majority of justices on the state’s highest court stopped short of invalidating a 1994 state law entirely on constitutional grounds.
—Minnesota Public Radio News, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
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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There’s more at stake here than mitigating inherent technological risks.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Isn’t there some inherent judgment involved in depicting the dropping of the bomb?—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For a variety of reasons the yellow metal keeps its intrinsic value better than anything else.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That intrinsic joy—along with the fact that both shows feature characters who originated from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood—made bringing them together for a crossover episode a natural choice.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In total, Valdez allowed six runs, four earned, on seven hits, one walk, and three strikeouts.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Monsters may scurry around 'Alien: Earth,' but Noah Hawley suggests the really terrifying characters might be human beings Hawley says preserving the sheer horror of the original films was integral to his project, and as viewers will see, the Xenomorph eventually gets some creepy friends.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the Cold War, New Mexico’s uranium mines played an integral role in developing energy sources and weapons.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And likewise, emergency radio alerts proved essential during Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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