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
With a refined interface, built-in productivity tools like Snap Layouts and Desktops, and enterprise-grade features such as BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Azure AD, it’s designed to support modern workflows.
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PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
There's also built-in GPS, an SpO2 sensor, and a skin temperature sensor, too.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Disruption today is built-in—an ever-present reality, not just an occasional glitch.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The speakers have built-in trigger input support so they can be powered up in sync with other audio gear, making the SP5 suitable for integrating with home studio setups.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
There's also built-in GPS, an SpO2 sensor, and a skin temperature sensor, too.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Disruption today is built-in—an ever-present reality, not just an occasional glitch.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The speakers have built-in trigger input support so they can be powered up in sync with other audio gear, making the SP5 suitable for integrating with home studio setups.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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Unifi’s anti-odor technologies are inherent to the yarn and continuously block bacteria (likely found in armpits and feet) from growing on the fabric for what Unifi considers the product’s lifetime: 50 launderings.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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The next Commissioner must not only manage the difficult responsibilities inherent to the role, but also restore public trust, defend the agency against political interference, and accelerate critical modernization efforts across all programs.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The theory is that these things aren’t an intrinsic part of the business’s operations.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Keynes’s prediction failed to come to pass, thanks to consumers’ insatiable appetite for stuff, the intrinsic satisfaction of work, and the uneven distributional consequences of technological progress.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fashion and personal style are an integral part of the tennis world.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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President Trump's focus on U.S. chip manufacturing is driving historic investments in a vital industry that is integral to the country's economic and national security.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, even without children, estate planning is essential.—
Jessi Chad,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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This skillset is essential for strategic vision, market and competitive analysis and understanding how all the dynamic pieces and parts of your business can and should come together to thrive.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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