as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
Logan and Molotch argue that the city-as-growth-machine is an inherent feature of late capitalism in the United States.
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Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
There’s an inherent tension in his mixture of materials.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
But despite my questioning — and my probe for some acknowledgement of Pilates’ inherent issues — West laughed me off.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
The Commission ordered Google to halt self-preferencing practices and resolve inherent conflicts of interest.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
There’s an inherent tension in his mixture of materials.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
But despite my questioning — and my probe for some acknowledgement of Pilates’ inherent issues — West laughed me off.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
The Commission ordered Google to halt self-preferencing practices and resolve inherent conflicts of interest.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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There’s something intrinsic about following that route from city to sea in a region where life and work and industry were dictated by the river for so long.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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From an intrinsic point of view, most of the Moon’s light is merely reflected light from the Sun.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views are integral to a vibrant public square and human flourishing and in which religious people and institutions are free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or hostility from the Government.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins also serve as an integral part of AI adoption and expansion that has not yet been fully developed or discussed, even in the midst of wider interest and the advancement of various AI models; agentic AI.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A have teamed up to offer a training program that will equip participants with essential skills needed to land jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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