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 sophisticated sound work was not yet part of broadcast radio’s lingua franca, but my generation of producers were at least exposed to some of the possibilities inherent in the form.
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Rhodes spoke about the inherent difficulty of finding a true work-life balance.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Rhodes spoke about the inherent difficulty of finding a true work-life balance.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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And garnering this smallish corner of the market is intrinsic to the brand’s identity.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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By comparing a Cepheid’s intrinsic luminosity with how bright the star appears in our sky, its distance can then be calculated.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson, a 13-year NFL pro, is an integral cog in the Philadelphia offense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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When disaster strikes, public school buildings are integral as safe havens in hundreds of predominantly Indigenous villages scattered across Alaska's vast landscape.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These measures arise as essential staff—particularly air traffic controllers—have been working without paychecks.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vitamin D receptor genes play an essential role in calcium absorption.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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