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
Putting aside the fact that the space-hopping adventure featuring the voice of Zoe Saldaña sounds like a surefire hit with kids, any new film from Pixar is an inherent challenge to family-friendly fare like How to Train Your Dragon.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 June 2025
Hannigan believes that cooperative spirit is inherent to the festival.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
But there are risks inherent in high-level athletic competitions, and competitive environments can drive athletes to perform not just at but beyond their capacity.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
Humans in the Loop For sure, there’s a need to celebrate the human in the loop, and the inherent value of humanity.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 June 2025
Hannigan believes that cooperative spirit is inherent to the festival.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
But there are risks inherent in high-level athletic competitions, and competitive environments can drive athletes to perform not just at but beyond their capacity.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
Humans in the Loop For sure, there’s a need to celebrate the human in the loop, and the inherent value of humanity.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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In a 2021 study published in Psychological Reports, researchers explored how intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to act based on interest, personal importance or inner values, affects satisfaction in long-term romantic relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Underlying all of this is the intrinsic tendency to resist cooperation.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Legal recourse can be an integral part of institutional strategy.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Scientific fieldwork is an integral part of research in many disciplines, including geology, geography, forestry, ecology, and others.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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They were often found handing out doughnuts to essential workers in 2020 and 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
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Pollinators are essential for the reproduction of more than 75% of the world’s flowering plants and nearly 35% of global food crops.1 To help these hard workers out, eco-conscious gardeners are turning to simple, effective solutions, like pollinator pots and bowls.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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