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
Technology, which is inherent in the name of the brand, is also key to Alessandri.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Even so, the hybrid’s inherent complexity would have added cost and compromised speed.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
By using a liquid fuel dissolved in molten salt, the system offers several inherent advantages for industrial collocation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Even so, the hybrid’s inherent complexity would have added cost and compromised speed.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
By using a liquid fuel dissolved in molten salt, the system offers several inherent advantages for industrial collocation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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Unlike stocks or bonds, physical silver doesn't rely on corporate earnings or central bank policy to hold intrinsic value.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those characterizations are intrinsic to the series, and Bridgerton won’t stray from them, but they’re creatively outmatched by Sophie’s commitment to advocating for the working class.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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For luxury fashion content creator Cassie Thorpe, pajamas are an integral part of her daily routine.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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