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
New York For All protects our constitutional rights and with that, the inherent dignity of every human being.
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Peter Cook, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Another attraction to American investors is the English game’s financial chaos, itself exacerbated by the speculative frenzy and dire stakes inherent in promotion/relegation.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
However, its use carries inherent risk.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Add in the tax deduction features that are unique to home equity borrowing options and the inherent potential for rates to drop and savings to increase in the future, and this becomes a truly powerful tool for homeowners in need of extra funding this month.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Peter Cook, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Another attraction to American investors is the English game’s financial chaos, itself exacerbated by the speculative frenzy and dire stakes inherent in promotion/relegation.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
However, its use carries inherent risk.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Add in the tax deduction features that are unique to home equity borrowing options and the inherent potential for rates to drop and savings to increase in the future, and this becomes a truly powerful tool for homeowners in need of extra funding this month.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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Brown’s ability to verbally drive home even the most cliché message to the point of intrinsic understanding makes the mind gym unique.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The brain bug's intrinsic ick factor is undeniably high, but using their proboscises to suck thoughts directly from the brains of their unfortunate victims is a pretty neat party trick.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Levinson’s very first movie suggests there’s something more integral missing from his creative formula.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To those beyond the Jewish community who stand as allies, partnership is essential.—
Igor Alterman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dust easily collects in the grooves of air vents, and cleaning them regularly is essential to maintain good air quality in your home.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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