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
People who understand how to use AI could gain an inherent advantage over other workers across multiple industries, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at the Milken Institute's Global Conference 2025 in May.
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Those of us who write across languages carry the ongoing negotiations and tensions inherent to translation inside of us.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The courtroom exchange highlighted the inherent friction in the government’s case.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Now, there is an inherent structure in movies.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Those of us who write across languages carry the ongoing negotiations and tensions inherent to translation inside of us.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The courtroom exchange highlighted the inherent friction in the government’s case.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Now, there is an inherent structure in movies.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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These calculations help researchers tell apart the nucleus’s intrinsic behavior from outside effects caused by the solid around it.—
Andrei Derevianko,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Having a say over who comes and goes into a country is an intrinsic part of what defines a country.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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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Having a comfortable outdoor space is essential for relaxing and entertaining guests.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Proper disposal of leftover prescription drugs is essential to prevent misuse and keep harmful compounds out of local waterways and landfills, the city of Boise said in a press release.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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