as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
Every last part of the Raffia Tote Bag feels considered, from that key lanyard to the adjustable straps and built-in, pass-through luggage sleeve.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
For those willing to roll up their sleeves a bit more, Paulina Hospod, a designer a Aha Interiors, loves what a recessed or built-in niche or cabinet can do for a small bathroom.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
It is being updated continuously as new information comes in and has built-in quality-control features that make note of misleading data.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
For those willing to roll up their sleeves a bit more, Paulina Hospod, a designer a Aha Interiors, loves what a recessed or built-in niche or cabinet can do for a small bathroom.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
It is being updated continuously as new information comes in and has built-in quality-control features that make note of misleading data.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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Liquid fuel rockets will always have their inherent limitations, as will any systems that hope to augment or replace them.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Cultural change takes time, and in some industries, high-pressure environments are inherent to the work itself.—
Christine Muldoon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Both the white dwarf and the red dwarf have their own intrinsic magnetic fields.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Those ideas became intrinsic to American economic culture.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The episode is emblematic of a gulf of trust that many faculty members have with the Adam Smith Center, even as faculty-level politics and relationships continue to play an integral role in the Center’s future.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Since its formation in the 1980s in response to an Israeli invasion, Hezbollah has become an integral part of the Lebanese state and wields considerable power in the country.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Whether your plans include a day at the beach, sightseeing around a new city, or simply running errands, the right pair of pants can quickly become your go-to summer outfit essential.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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For instance, Nursing gig platforms have been found to pit essential workers against each other by offering shifts to those who bid the lowest hourly wage.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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