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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Adverb
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In sci-fi and fantasy, technology and magic often function in similar ways, fundamentally structuring how a society functions—particularly in relationship to work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025 -
This projection highlights the growing belief that agentic AI could fundamentally transform workforce productivity.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Adverb
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The legacy of slavery was an undertone — overtone, really — to Our Native Daughters’ lone album, so this first set naturally contained an unfair share of the most emotionally rife numbers of the night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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Boyd, naturally a right-handed thrower, went to take the black plastic glove from a Mariners employee who was distributing them when his dad stopped him and instead took a left-handed fielding glove, explaining that’s what Griffey and hard-throwing lefty Randy Johnson wore.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment.—
DeAndre Evans,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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The Role Of Messaging In Breaking Stigma While pain may be physical, how individuals experience it and seek help is intrinsically emotional and cultural.—
Christy Saia-Owenby,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Paul George basically came off the bench in Year 1 before blossoming in his third year.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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None of the four Braves icons — Francoeur along with Hall of Famers Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones and John Smoltz — in the home broadcast booth could contain their glee June 8, 2023, when Ozzie Albies’ walk-off homer capped a third straight comeback win and basically ended the Mets’ season.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The azul and chrome essentially trade places with Vancouver, which falls to 10-3-5. SDFC has outscored its opponents 22-8 in nine road matches this season.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Much of the package, with its tax breaks and bolstered border security spending, is essentially drafted.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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“Inherently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherently. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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