as in fundamentally
by natural character or ability
the judge's observation that women are not inherently better at parenting than men
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Recent Examples of inherently
Overall, beer isn't inherently worse than other types of alcohol.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
For one, walking with two feet is inherently less stable than four, nevermind a set of wheels.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
These topics aren’t inherently popular with millennials and Gen Z, but agronejo has helped to draw in a younger audience by incorporating electronic beats and drawing from baile funk, a popular rhythmic form born in Brazil’s predominantly Black working-class neighborhoods in the 1980s.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Best sparkly spring wedding-guest dresses Metallic embellishment is inherently dressy and festive, and therefore ideal for a wedding ceremony followed by an after-hours party.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
The Times’ investigation found that state databases of UCC liens, which were designed to be straightforward and quick to file, are inherently vulnerable to abuse.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
And while the notion is not inherently wrong, the sneaker trends of 2026 are all about blending fashion and function in ways that feel more runway adjacent rather than just streetwear centered.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
His arm and athleticism are special, though it’s been hard to refine with consistency that’s inherently unavailable to a backup in the NFL.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Midseason trades are inherently more complicated than the summertime variety, and the Mavericks are in the midst of an organizational transition that makes this kind of deal difficult to navigate.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
For one, walking with two feet is inherently less stable than four, nevermind a set of wheels.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
These topics aren’t inherently popular with millennials and Gen Z, but agronejo has helped to draw in a younger audience by incorporating electronic beats and drawing from baile funk, a popular rhythmic form born in Brazil’s predominantly Black working-class neighborhoods in the 1980s.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Best sparkly spring wedding-guest dresses Metallic embellishment is inherently dressy and festive, and therefore ideal for a wedding ceremony followed by an after-hours party.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
The Times’ investigation found that state databases of UCC liens, which were designed to be straightforward and quick to file, are inherently vulnerable to abuse.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
And while the notion is not inherently wrong, the sneaker trends of 2026 are all about blending fashion and function in ways that feel more runway adjacent rather than just streetwear centered.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
His arm and athleticism are special, though it’s been hard to refine with consistency that’s inherently unavailable to a backup in the NFL.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Midseason trades are inherently more complicated than the summertime variety, and the Mavericks are in the midst of an organizational transition that makes this kind of deal difficult to navigate.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherently
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That's exactly what Cooper Howard is trying to figure out, is here's a character who on his face is fundamentally sort of duplicitous, right?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Two dynamics are fundamentally reshaping the structure and functioning of the American government.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, drivers who routinely leave their vehicles on busy streets overnight are naturally more likely to have their cars damaged or stolen.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The system also tracks head movement, allowing pilots to look around naturally while airborne.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While money and artmaking can be intrinsically linked, a 2003 Urban Institute study reported that 96% of Americans value art in their lives, but only 27% value artists.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The brand continues its long-standing collaboration with photographer Mario Sorrenti for a campaign shot in the village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, in two locations intrinsically linked to art — the Colombe d’Or hotel and the private art foundation Fondation Maeght.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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His initial budget proposal, released last week, basically adopts the current spending plan, with a few tweaks that continue his ideological drift to the right.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Kauffman Stadium outfield walls are coming in about 10 feet in left and right field, and they’re being lowered by about 18 inches basically everywhere.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Your orchid will essentially drown in these conditions.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Leadership also introduced Senate Bill 18, which would require state courts to suppress records of people who’ve changed their names — essentially keeping them private.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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