BRED-IN-THE-BONE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

bred-in-the-bone

adjective

ˈbre-dᵊn-t͟hə-ˌbōn

Definition of bred-in-the-bone

as in chronic

being such by habit and not likely to change a bred-in-the-bone Democrat who always votes a straight ticket

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as in deep

firmly established over time bred-in-the-bone honesty earned him the nickname of "Honest Abe"

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Adjective

So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
For young neurodivergent people (especially those who are also Black, trans, disabled or living with chronic illness) the risk calculation is becoming brutal.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of chronic

Adjective

Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.

— Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of inherent

Adjective

His visual style is simultaneously very contemporary but also deeply rooted in that old tradition — so there is something extremely fresh about it.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
But for many fans, the most memorable summer tennis moments will stay rooted in Cincinnati.

— Hanlon Walsh, Midwest Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rooted

Adjective

The most common criticism was that England lacked technical quality, intelligence and a settled way of playing as other nations became more sophisticated.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026

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