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Recent Examples of integral That’s three big powerhouses for this franchise, a trio of players who were integral in Florida repeating as Stanley Cup champions. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025 Serena became an integral part of the rebel movement to destroy Gilead. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 June 2025 Volunteers have been integral to our mission as well. Carmen Del Guercio, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025 Anderson has become an integral part of Nuno Espírito Santo’s Forest side; Vlachodimos ‘cost’ Newcastle £22.8m in all and has played just 45 minutes in the Carabao Cup since. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for integral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
  • In a 2021 study published in Psychological Reports, researchers explored how intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to act based on interest, personal importance or inner values, affects satisfaction in long-term romantic relationships.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
  • Underlying all of this is the intrinsic tendency to resist cooperation.
    Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • So, keeping a stock of band aids in your carry-on is essential.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
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    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • The program recently got more space with the acquisition of the entire Purnell Center for the Arts.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
  • The entire episode was captured on NYPD bodycam video.
    Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • In theory, that should smooth some of the rough edges inherent to a first-time starting quarterback.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • And this fact is unrelated to another fact: Israel unequivocally has an inherent right to exist.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • About 93% of physicians reported that prior authorization delayed access to necessary care, and 82% said that the process can, at least sometimes, lead to patients abandoning treatment altogether, the survey found.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
  • Employees must continually understand their highest-level priorities and make necessary adjustments as needed.
    Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The study area covers the high seas of the whole Atlantic Ocean, from 65 degrees South latitude to 65 degrees North latitude and from 90 West longitude to 25 East longitude.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • The six chairs all come with cushions and the whole set is weather-resistant.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Doing so required China, Russia, and Washington’s European allies to sign on to a sanctions regime.
    KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • These aren’t participation trophies but achievements that required skill, preparation and genuine contribution.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.
    Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
  • To maintain growth, the company expanded the platform into a complete business admin service while also taking a risk on expanding to the U.S.
    Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025

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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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