as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
it's rare to find such an old chess set that is intact
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Recent Examples of intact
This includes a narrow doorway, intact, resting on the original floor.
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Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
What magnetic force keeps such a union intact?
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The Dark Hearts are trying to discover who would hate them so much, Robbie and Cliff are trying to figure out how to get to Canada with their family intact, and the police just want to know who took Sam.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
The gunman died after shooting himself in the chest — leaving his brain intact for examination.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
What magnetic force keeps such a union intact?
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The Dark Hearts are trying to discover who would hate them so much, Robbie and Cliff are trying to figure out how to get to Canada with their family intact, and the police just want to know who took Sam.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
The gunman died after shooting himself in the chest — leaving his brain intact for examination.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intact
Adjective
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The fact Nuno did not have the opportunity to work with his entire squad last summer — only two new additions had arrived in time to join the training camp in Portugal — played a role in the breakdown of his relationship with the Forest hierarchy.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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California made the most sense as a starting point because of its historic extended producer responsibility, or EPR, legislation—the first in the United States to hold textile producers liable for the cost of their products’ entire life cycle, including their diversion and disposal.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Britani, who has been all too quiet this whole time, sees an opening to make it about her, and thank god for that.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The belief is that it was gifted by King Umberto, one of the last kings of Italy, to that family, and stayed in the family’s possession for that whole time.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the last full government shutdown in 2013, about 850,000 federal employees were furloughed, meaning they were required to take unpaid leave, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress are locked in a standoff over a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government and allow time for full bipartisan negotiations on appropriations.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also, when your first album is that perfect and that massive, what comes later often seems like a letdown.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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From lightweight fall jackets to cozy two-piece sets that are ready for your next airport adventure—each item is super versatile and perfect for any trip.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Access to comprehensive care and standardized pathways for evaluating severe headaches can mean the difference between life and death.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The size of the task of compiling a comprehensive dictionary…has now grown far beyond what a single individual could hope to achieve in a lifetime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Intact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intact. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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