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
Back then a storm similar to Hurricane Erin, which parallelled the East Coast in mid-August 2025, would have likely prompted meteorologists to warn the entire coast of a possible hurricane hit because of the inherent uncertainty in forecasts.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2025
The son, known only as ‘the Boy,’ is driven to doubt by another mysterious child and rebels against his guardian, the Carpenter, revealing inherent powers and a fate beyond his comprehension.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Mitevska also refuses to sanctify Mother Teresa more than necessary, instead portraying her as a strict disciplinarian who believed in organizational practicality as much as in the inherent holiness of children.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Now, beyond the matter of logistics, Williams admittedly spoke often with me about the inherent limitations and weaknesses of film music as an art form, especially in relation to the great classical repertoire.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2025
The son, known only as ‘the Boy,’ is driven to doubt by another mysterious child and rebels against his guardian, the Carpenter, revealing inherent powers and a fate beyond his comprehension.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Mitevska also refuses to sanctify Mother Teresa more than necessary, instead portraying her as a strict disciplinarian who believed in organizational practicality as much as in the inherent holiness of children.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Now, beyond the matter of logistics, Williams admittedly spoke often with me about the inherent limitations and weaknesses of film music as an art form, especially in relation to the great classical repertoire.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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There’s something intrinsic about following that route from city to sea in a region where life and work and industry were dictated by the river for so long.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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From an intrinsic point of view, most of the Moon’s light is merely reflected light from the Sun.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views are integral to a vibrant public square and human flourishing and in which religious people and institutions are free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or hostility from the Government.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins also serve as an integral part of AI adoption and expansion that has not yet been fully developed or discussed, even in the midst of wider interest and the advancement of various AI models; agentic AI.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A have teamed up to offer a training program that will equip participants with essential skills needed to land jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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