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
For wireless connectivity, the EliteBook Ultra features built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 technology.
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PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The kitchen has a very modern design and there are built-in shelves next to the bed for extra storage.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Circuit breakers Some outlets will have built-in circuit breakers, which will act as a fail-safe if too much power is channeled through the outlet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The lid supports up to 250 pounds and has built-in cupholders.
—Christopher Murray
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PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The kitchen has a very modern design and there are built-in shelves next to the bed for extra storage.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Circuit breakers Some outlets will have built-in circuit breakers, which will act as a fail-safe if too much power is channeled through the outlet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The lid supports up to 250 pounds and has built-in cupholders.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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In other words, there’s a preference for growth companies with more inherent risk.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But what about the algorithm's inherent biases?—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rise of the bias cut was a silhouette on which Robbins wanted to focus, imbuing the fluid style with elements of luxury and glamour intrinsic to the aristocracy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Warren Buffett famously looks for intrinsic value rather than the current mood of the market.—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views are integral to a vibrant public square and human flourishing and in which religious people and institutions are free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or hostility from the Government.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins also serve as an integral part of AI adoption and expansion that has not yet been fully developed or discussed, even in the midst of wider interest and the advancement of various AI models; agentic AI.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers are paying their offensive line a fortune, and Hubbard is here for the long haul, focusing on those two variables is essential.—
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Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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