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
Residents at Tuesday’s meeting argued that the technology itself — and the inherent potential for abuse — remains the fundamental problem.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Sponsors typically collect fees for managing DAF assets, creating an inherent financial incentive to disburse fewer assets, according to Chuck Collins, the director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think tank.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Posting photos of your body online comes with an inherent pressure to look a certain way.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
The broader implication is that common granular matter can be transformed into intelligent systems through its inherent mechanics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Sponsors typically collect fees for managing DAF assets, creating an inherent financial incentive to disburse fewer assets, according to Chuck Collins, the director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think tank.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Posting photos of your body online comes with an inherent pressure to look a certain way.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
The broader implication is that common granular matter can be transformed into intelligent systems through its inherent mechanics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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Keep your day playful by adjusting your schedule while staying loyal to your intrinsic voice.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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The domestic dimension is intrinsic to the brand’s ethos.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Attorney General Pam Bondi commented on the lawsuits, emphasizing that accurate voter rolls are an integral part of election security.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Workers at Pratt & Whitney see their roles as integral to something larger — work that requires instinct, creativity and judgment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Student input essential As student trustee, Lopez serves as the official student representative on the district’s Board of Trustees and acts as a bridge between students and district governance.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Materials like lithium and cobalt are essential for electric vehicle batteries, advanced electronics, military systems, and renewable energy technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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