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as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inborn talent for dancing
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as in genetic
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
certain instincts are inborn in mice
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Recent Examples of inborn
In fact, the insistence on some inborn value or honor to artificial intelligence may be the driving force behind the new Time Studios web series On This Day…1776.
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Miles Klee,
Wired News,
5 Feb. 2026
Most Chicagoans possess an inborn understanding of graticules, the city being one big grid of north-south, east-west streets with a zero-zero point at the intersection of State and Madison.
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Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
His nightly healing symbolizes the inborn and relentless power of Man for revitalization and regeneration, his inalienable creative capacity.
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James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
The person who has no inborn sense of aidos, who can neither sense nor respect the force fields surrounding the great powers, is in danger.
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Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Miles Klee,
Wired News,
5 Feb. 2026
Most Chicagoans possess an inborn understanding of graticules, the city being one big grid of north-south, east-west streets with a zero-zero point at the intersection of State and Madison.
—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
His nightly healing symbolizes the inborn and relentless power of Man for revitalization and regeneration, his inalienable creative capacity.
—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
The person who has no inborn sense of aidos, who can neither sense nor respect the force fields surrounding the great powers, is in danger.
—
Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inborn
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But true soccer fans know the value inherent in a jersey, especially original ones.
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The best matching linen sets possess an inherent unfussy ease that allow you look composed yet unhurried.
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The nucleus disassembles, letting these crucial genetic instructions float free in the cell’s soupy interior.
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The genetic blood disease can feel like shards of glass racing through veins, attacking every organ, Ogunsile said.
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Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
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Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
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There are other non-hereditary forms of the condition, including secondary iron overload, which can be caused by other conditions that might cause the intestines to absorb too much iron or as a result of the body receiving too much iron, per the Mayo Clinic.
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Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.
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The other concept that has emerged has been privacy by design, which has become integral as things like smart doorbells, Alexa and other connected technology.
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This latest Apple at Play series focuses on the WSL Championship Tour and tells the story of how Apple technology has become an integral part of the competitive surfing experience.
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Can creditors garnish money from an inherited IRA?
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The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more.
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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“Inborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inborn. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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