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
November 2025: Mobile apps, collaborative whiteboards, and built-in calling expand reach and collaboration.
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The two are crafted from a lightweight nylon and the skirt has built-in shorts and pockets for enhanced mobility.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Many designs feature integrated shelves, while others have built-in filing cabinets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The foyer's marble flooring flows into her office, which features lots of windows, built-in shelving, wallpapered tray ceilings, and a door to the exterior.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The two are crafted from a lightweight nylon and the skirt has built-in shorts and pockets for enhanced mobility.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Many designs feature integrated shelves, while others have built-in filing cabinets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The foyer's marble flooring flows into her office, which features lots of windows, built-in shelving, wallpapered tray ceilings, and a door to the exterior.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for built-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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The sophisticated sound work was not yet part of broadcast radio’s lingua franca, but my generation of producers were at least exposed to some of the possibilities inherent in the form.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rhodes spoke about the inherent difficulty of finding a true work-life balance.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The deeper issue is that young fan base — Gen Z, Gen Alphas, and the Millennials to some degree — anime is just an intrinsic part of their personality.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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The rye’s intrinsic black pepper, vanilla, oak, and maple notes shine through, but these are all augmented (and not overtaken) by the flavors from the finishing casks, making this a thoroughly engaging sipper.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 37-year-old veteran winger joined the Panthers at the trade deadline last season after spending his entire career to that point with the Boston Bruins and became an integral player in Florida repeating as Stanley Cup champions.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Growing for decades on the Russ family’s upstate property, the grand tree has been an integral part of the family’s milestones, but the longtime New Yorkers can’t wait to share its joy with the world.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This black turtleneck top is a layering essential that works equally well with maxi skirts and wide-leg jeans.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But fostering creativity, curiosity, and empathy are also essential for organizations to remain competitive and resilient.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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