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
Striving for something better is an inherent part of humanity.
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Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
There was inherent risk involved.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood/area Tel Aviv is home to vibrant culture, food, and an inherent sense of joy that makes the city incredibly unique.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
But Sarkisian also understands the inherent challenges for a bowl squad in the portal era.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
There was inherent risk involved.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood/area Tel Aviv is home to vibrant culture, food, and an inherent sense of joy that makes the city incredibly unique.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
But Sarkisian also understands the inherent challenges for a bowl squad in the portal era.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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The company’s proprietary Safe+ solid-state platform, combined with its in-situ sub-micron industrial film deposition (ISFD) technology, is designed to boost energy density while improving intrinsic safety by replacing traditional liquid electrolytes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Win on third down Extending drives on offense and cutting them short on defense will be integral.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greenland holds strategic importance Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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