as in integral
being a part of an integrated whole that cannot be removed
The American Revolution is an organic part of the history of the United States.
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Recent Examples of organic
For modern high-performance structural uses, an exact replica of nacre might even be undesirable because those organic silk proteins would lose their structure at high temperatures.
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Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The reversible duvet cover is made from 100 percent organic cotton and has a honeycomb texture on one side and a smooth cotton percale finish on the other.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Answering a profound question Within the past year, Curiosity has also detected the largest organic molecules ever discovered on Mars, while the Perseverance rover observed leopard spots on rocks that ancient life may have made.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The reversible duvet cover is made from 100 percent organic cotton and has a honeycomb texture on one side and a smooth cotton percale finish on the other.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Answering a profound question Within the past year, Curiosity has also detected the largest organic molecules ever discovered on Mars, while the Perseverance rover observed leopard spots on rocks that ancient life may have made.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
Adjective
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Glyphosate 'revolutionized farming' Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But fights are just as integral to the Netflix show created by Lee Sung Jin, and the series’ sound team needed to do even more meticulous work building visceral senses of anger, stress, and dread that slowly swallow up the characters and steer them into making a compounding set of poor decisions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Continuing the momentum with frequent Artemis launches is important to maintain support for the program.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first is to start with super basic exercises unique to the core stability category.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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The state defines neglect as intentionally not meeting a child’s basic needs, such as adequate food or weather-appropriate clothing.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The two share mechanical underpinnings, including their powertrains and most fundamental off-road hardware.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This breakthrough provides a practical toolkit for directly probing quantum electrodynamics and observing the fundamental, extreme interactions between light and the quantum vacuum.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Having a comfortable outdoor space is essential for relaxing and entertaining guests.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Proper disposal of leftover prescription drugs is essential to prevent misuse and keep harmful compounds out of local waterways and landfills, the city of Boise said in a press release.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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