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
Many local winemakers here practice organic or biodynamic methods, and there’s a focus on low-intervention techniques.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Look for more organic, non-GMO options to limit certain chemicals, such as pesticides, which can mimic estrogen in the body.16
Keep food in plastic away from high temperatures
Avoid storing foods in plastic containers for long periods of time.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Sales over the past year dropped by .1 percent, while organic sales volumes rose by nearly 1 percent—a small bright spot amidst this bad news.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
In June, the company also disclosed that outside core markets of the U.S., China, Japan, Canada and Western Europe, organic sales were growing a meager 1%.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
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Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Look for more organic, non-GMO options to limit certain chemicals, such as pesticides, which can mimic estrogen in the body.16
Keep food in plastic away from high temperatures
Avoid storing foods in plastic containers for long periods of time.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Sales over the past year dropped by .1 percent, while organic sales volumes rose by nearly 1 percent—a small bright spot amidst this bad news.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
In June, the company also disclosed that outside core markets of the U.S., China, Japan, Canada and Western Europe, organic sales were growing a meager 1%.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
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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Fungi also play an important role in breaking down dead wood and leaves in forest ecosystems.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But unlike the basic Shahed which relies entirely on satellite navigation, the MS001 can identify objects on the ground using its thermal imager and AI and attack them.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And being close to her means your wardrobe is never basic, never late, and never out of the loop.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There are numerous factors that could prevent Crocs stock from bouncing back: The Growth Narrative Is Broken: The drop from 20% to 3% growth indicates that something fundamental has shifted.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Transparency is fundamental to accountability for journalists and opinion columnists like me.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
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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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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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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