as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
Eternally Yours‘ pedigree gave it an inherent edge over The Tillbrooks, a multi-camera sitcom from Tara Hernandez and Warner Bros TV starring Kate Walsh and Rhys Darby.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Only the novel, with its linearity, with its multiplicity, with its inherent democracy, allows for everyone to take their turn to speak.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The presence of true New York legends like De Shields and Junior LaBeija, who plays the nostalgic Gus, the Theater Cat, gives The Jellicle Ball inherent cred.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Eating a whole apple or orange, on the other hand, doesn’t spike blood sugar levels in the same way because the fiber inherent in the fruit slows the release of fructose into the blood.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Only the novel, with its linearity, with its multiplicity, with its inherent democracy, allows for everyone to take their turn to speak.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The presence of true New York legends like De Shields and Junior LaBeija, who plays the nostalgic Gus, the Theater Cat, gives The Jellicle Ball inherent cred.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Eating a whole apple or orange, on the other hand, doesn’t spike blood sugar levels in the same way because the fiber inherent in the fruit slows the release of fructose into the blood.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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Brown’s ability to verbally drive home even the most cliché message to the point of intrinsic understanding makes the mind gym unique.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The brain bug's intrinsic ick factor is undeniably high, but using their proboscises to suck thoughts directly from the brains of their unfortunate victims is a pretty neat party trick.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Levinson’s very first movie suggests there’s something more integral missing from his creative formula.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To those beyond the Jewish community who stand as allies, partnership is essential.—
Igor Alterman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dust easily collects in the grooves of air vents, and cleaning them regularly is essential to maintain good air quality in your home.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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