ORGANIC Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

organic

adjective

Definition of organic

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 Remote work cuts off young workers from much of that organic mentoring. — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026 Air fresheners and strongly scented products also release volatile organic compounds and other harmful pollutants. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 These state-level laws keep our food supply safe and protect the small organic farms that CSAs like ours depend on. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 Similar to Dover, Honeywell Technologies’ orders and organic growth rate — both companywide and for its three segments (building automation, process automation and technology, and industrial automation) — are key metrics. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for organic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic

Adjective

Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Companies like Priority Pass are expanding their offerings to include diverse airport experiences such as dining, retail, and wellness, transforming airports from mere transit points into integral parts of the journey.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of integral

Adjective

Natalie Boren, an executive VP at recruiter Career Group Companies, responsible for fashion staffing, is surprised how many interviewees cannot muster basic information about a fashion house’s most recent work — or even the creative director’s name.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
The Ring confirmed the basic-cable carry when the fight was made official.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of basic

Adjective

Pressing is the fundamental quality for every player, even those in creative, attacking positions.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Imagine burning down your life's work just to gain an insider edge against a team that barely knows how to play fundamental baseball.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of fundamental

Adjective

One of Ramboll’s innovations is to address reactive power, a component of electricity that does not perform useful work but is essential in maintaining electrical and magnetic fields and controlling voltage levels.

— Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
Proper watering is essential for healthy rose bushes and ensures vibrant, beautiful blooms in your garden.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026