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
Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Many of their one piece suits have built-in underwire which is incredibly rare.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The spacious table has an umbrella hole already built-in, and because it's slatted, any spills just slip through.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
The result is traceable 99.9 percent pure 24-karat gold that can be used in jewelry and watches or kept as investment bars and coins with full transparency built-in.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Many of their one piece suits have built-in underwire which is incredibly rare.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The spacious table has an umbrella hole already built-in, and because it's slatted, any spills just slip through.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
The result is traceable 99.9 percent pure 24-karat gold that can be used in jewelry and watches or kept as investment bars and coins with full transparency built-in.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for built-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keep your day playful by adjusting your schedule while staying loyal to your intrinsic voice.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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The domestic dimension is intrinsic to the brand’s ethos.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the integral transition work, the SPACE framework emphasizes building business value, even with no current plan to sell the business.—
Matt Emma,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Music and the sound of the landscape were an integral part of the film, and the team found some of the right elements in a surpring place.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Student input essential As student trustee, Lopez serves as the official student representative on the district’s Board of Trustees and acts as a bridge between students and district governance.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Materials like lithium and cobalt are essential for electric vehicle batteries, advanced electronics, military systems, and renewable energy technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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