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
The successful release once again proved the intrinsic value of Black content and the importance of creating meaningful marketing moments that lead to movements.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Now, an intricate mythology is intrinsic to virtually every major facet of popular culture, from Minecraft to Brat Summer.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Attacks enforce loyalty In authoritarian contexts, loyalty is not an intrinsic quality.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
That journey is rooted in aligning their personal growth with organizational goals—and it must be shaped by intrinsic motivation, not fear, force or obligation.
—Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Now, an intricate mythology is intrinsic to virtually every major facet of popular culture, from Minecraft to Brat Summer.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Attacks enforce loyalty In authoritarian contexts, loyalty is not an intrinsic quality.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
That journey is rooted in aligning their personal growth with organizational goals—and it must be shaped by intrinsic motivation, not fear, force or obligation.
—Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intrinsic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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In theory, that should smooth some of the rough edges inherent to a first-time starting quarterback.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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And this fact is unrelated to another fact: Israel unequivocally has an inherent right to exist.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Becoming Prepared For Tomorrow AI is no longer a frontier test technology but is becoming an integral part of engineering excellence.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Orlando’s ‘Ren’ Theatre pushes boundaries to make its artistic mark Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre has become an integral part of the Central Florida theater scene — by pushing theatrical boundaries.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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So, keeping a stock of band aids in your carry-on is essential.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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The 19-year-old collected a clean sweep of the club’s player of the season awards, becoming the first teenager since Glenn Hoddle to do so, and is viewed as an essential part of the present and future.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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