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
Snyder, for his part, remains confident in his legal reasoning but recognizes the inherent unpredictability of the system.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Adkins brings inherent value as a blocker/receiver/fullback/ST guy.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
The strategy carries inherent moral challenges and political risks.
—Morgan Lee, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Unfortunately, this scenario represents a national obsession that has no inherent benefits but also portends deep regret for millions.
—Scott Liftman, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Adkins brings inherent value as a blocker/receiver/fullback/ST guy.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
The strategy carries inherent moral challenges and political risks.
—Morgan Lee, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Unfortunately, this scenario represents a national obsession that has no inherent benefits but also portends deep regret for millions.
—Scott Liftman, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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For a variety of reasons the yellow metal keeps its intrinsic value better than anything else.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That intrinsic joy—along with the fact that both shows feature characters who originated from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood—made bringing them together for a crossover episode a natural choice.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Monsters may scurry around 'Alien: Earth,' but Noah Hawley suggests the really terrifying characters might be human beings Hawley says preserving the sheer horror of the original films was integral to his project, and as viewers will see, the Xenomorph eventually gets some creepy friends.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the Cold War, New Mexico’s uranium mines played an integral role in developing energy sources and weapons.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And likewise, emergency radio alerts proved essential during Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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