as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a man notable for his poor hygiene and apparently constitutional aversion to soap
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
went for my evening constitutional in the park
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Recent Examples of constitutional
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Under Article 338 of Venezuela’s constitution, a declaration of external emergency — or Declaración de Conmoción Externa — allows the government to temporarily suspend certain constitutional guarantees, though fundamental rights such as the right to life and protection from torture remain in force.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
If your mom loves to listen to music during her daily constitutionals, but is running out of her cache of CDs, a Spotify subscription will be a revelation.
—Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2020
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Adjective
According to the county, this is part of fulfilling its constitutional duty to ensure fair legal representation for defendants unable to afford private counsel.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Under Article 338 of Venezuela’s constitution, a declaration of external emergency — or Declaración de Conmoción Externa — allows the government to temporarily suspend certain constitutional guarantees, though fundamental rights such as the right to life and protection from torture remain in force.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
If your mom loves to listen to music during her daily constitutionals, but is running out of her cache of CDs, a Spotify subscription will be a revelation.
—Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
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Yet once someone had suggested the inherent instability in a relationship between writers, there seemed to be no way to defuse the assessment.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight—a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Off-Duty Staple For coffee strolls, dog parks, kindercare drop-offs, and other weekend activities, look to Ugg.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The reinvention of key car parts has been intrinsic since the world championship began in 1950.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, no game day is complete without a stop at Gallettes, which is a mere five-minute walk from the football stadium where the Crimson Tide play.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Wharton has played an integral part in Crystal Palace’s superb start to the season.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The contest, the first of its kind, is a cultural initiative promoted by the administration of Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, who seeks to change the narratives of violence in Mexican music as an integral part of her government’s policy for peace and against addiction.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since they’re designed to last for generations, choosing the right pan is essential when the time comes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Workers deemed non-essential are often furloughed, affecting the National Parks Service, NASA, and the Environmental Protection Agency, among others.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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