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
Thus, listing the films chronologically is an inherent spoiler.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2025
In contrast to contemptuous speech, treating people with dignity recognizes the inherent worth of every person and leaves space for holding people accountable by focusing on facts, actions, decisions and outcomes.
—Timothy Shriver, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
And there's this sort of, this inherent comparison that happens to the person in the front.
—Outside Online, 7 May 2025
The inherent conflict of interest between those two goals is what led to the original plan to make a clean break between the two entities.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 May 2025
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2025
In contrast to contemptuous speech, treating people with dignity recognizes the inherent worth of every person and leaves space for holding people accountable by focusing on facts, actions, decisions and outcomes.
—Timothy Shriver, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
And there's this sort of, this inherent comparison that happens to the person in the front.
—Outside Online, 7 May 2025
The inherent conflict of interest between those two goals is what led to the original plan to make a clean break between the two entities.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
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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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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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