Synonyms of intact

intact

adjective

in-ˈtakt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entire
• whole
• complete
• full
• perfect
• comprehensive
• total
• integral
• grand
• uncut
• undiminished
• plenary
• compleat
• extensive
• unabridged
• maximal
• exhaustive
• full-scale
• full-on
• all-out
• full-blown
• full-fledged
• full-out
• full-bore
• full-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partial
• incomplete
• imperfect
• cut
• diminished
• reduced
• abbreviated
• abridged

Synonym Chooser

How is the word intact distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of intact are entire, perfect, and whole. While all these words mean "not lacking or faulty in any particular," intact implies retention of perfection of a thing in its natural or original state.

the boat survived the storm intact

When might entire be a better fit than intact?

While in some cases nearly identical to intact, entire implies perfection deriving from integrity, soundness, or completeness of a thing.

the entire Beethoven corpus

In what contexts can perfect take the place of intact?

The words perfect and intact can be used in similar contexts, but perfect implies the soundness and the excellence of every part, element, or quality of a thing frequently as an unattainable or theoretical state.

a perfect set of teeth

When would whole be a good substitute for intact?

The words whole and intact are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, whole suggests a completeness or perfection that can be sought, gained, or regained.

felt like a whole person again after vacation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intact

Luis Enrique has kept the core of last season’s winning team largely intact and PSG can still lay claim to have arguably the best midfield unit in world football with Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz. —Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

That's precisely the setup currently taking shape with Starbucks, suggesting the stock may be approaching an inflection point even as its broader downtrend remains intact. —Nishant Pant, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025

The strides the Panthers’ offensive line took a year ago was part of the reason why the team made such a concerted effort to keep its OL unit intact this offseason. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025

In fact, the core of the team was mostly intact from the squad that won the 2021 Supporters’ Shield by breaking MLS’s regular season points record. —Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025