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
The system has inherent problems, though, and critics have blasted the state's oversight as too lax.
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
This paradox captures both the fervor of belief and the inherent uncertainty in technological prophecy.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Sohn said the complexities inherent in these funds is a factor that investors need to educate themselves on before including in a broader portfolio mix.
—Meredith Mutter, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Does the court think the president has some inherent authority over executive departments, no matter what Congress has said?
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
This paradox captures both the fervor of belief and the inherent uncertainty in technological prophecy.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Sohn said the complexities inherent in these funds is a factor that investors need to educate themselves on before including in a broader portfolio mix.
—Meredith Mutter, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Does the court think the president has some inherent authority over executive departments, no matter what Congress has said?
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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In addition to banking on inviting celebrities and the intrinsic attractiveness of Lake Como as a luxury destination, the club’s new management also pressed on key partnerships and collaborations with the fashion industry in its brand building.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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With mixed evidence that AI enhances productivity or solves problems, instructors should consider how to expose students to AI tools that can help develop intrinsic motivation toward using the technology.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Just like Coker had steep odds to conquer last year, his path to the Panthers’ roster and then to being an integral part of the offense isn’t without competition.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The larger issue many families face, however, is not the risk of divorce, but the challenge of what happens when an in-law becomes an integral part of the business and is ineffective in their role.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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American officials suggested that the essential issue was one of human judgment.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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