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
There are also built-in tools for code, documents, image generation, audio, and even video editing.
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New Atlas, 11 May 2025
Have strong antivirus software: Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
During Linde’s post-earnings conference call, CEO Sanjiv Lamba said the company has built-in contraction protections for such delays.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Plus, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth keep you connected to networks, devices, and accessories with ease.
—New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 11 May 2025
Have strong antivirus software: Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
During Linde’s post-earnings conference call, CEO Sanjiv Lamba said the company has built-in contraction protections for such delays.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Plus, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth keep you connected to networks, devices, and accessories with ease.
—New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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On the contrary, the power of the purse is reserved to Congress, and the President has no inherent authority to override Congress's will on domestic spending decisions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Loro Piana’s connection to the equestrian world was inherent from the very beginning, with brothers Pier Luigi and Sergio Loro Piana, the former co-owners of the Maison, both passoniate riders.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That journey is rooted in aligning their personal growth with organizational goals—and it must be shaped by intrinsic motivation, not fear, force or obligation.—
Dr. Monika Sumra,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Wex Payments company Wex is trading far below its intrinsic value and has the potential to more than double in the next three to five years, according to Impactive Capital co-founder and managing partner Lauren Taylor Wolfe.—
Pia Singh,Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Choose sustainable and environmentally friendly designs Sustainability isn’t just a trendy term, but an integral part of the design process and Berk advises choosing materials that will weather the elements and won’t need to be replaced every two to three years.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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For the milestone celebration, Queen Camilla not only favored one of her longtime favorite designers, but also a dress she’s previously worn and maintained as an integral part of her royal wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips The attitude required dealing with critics: 'Great empathy for these people' Years of criticism has taught Zee not to absorb the negativity of online trolls.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, emotional intelligence is consistently ranked as one of the most essential skills for navigating the future of work.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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