1
as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a car dealer respected for his integral honesty and straightforwardness with customers
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2
as in essential
impossible to do without
she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig
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3
as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a prep school that adheres to the belief that athletics are essential to an integral life
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Recent Examples of integral
The fashion, the friendships, and the flings are all as integral to the new series as the old one, and the first two seasons leaned heavily on nostalgia to keep audiences hooked.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2025
In the finale, Fielder seems both impressed and reassured to learn that rehearsal is already an integral part of pilots’ learning process.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
His take on the character was integral to Ang Lee’s 2003 film.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Metro has touted the multimillion-dollar safety program as an integral solution to its fight against crime amid a surge in attacks throughout the rail and bus system, while trust in law enforcement has waned.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2025
In the finale, Fielder seems both impressed and reassured to learn that rehearsal is already an integral part of pilots’ learning process.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
His take on the character was integral to Ang Lee’s 2003 film.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Metro has touted the multimillion-dollar safety program as an integral solution to its fight against crime amid a surge in attacks throughout the rail and bus system, while trust in law enforcement has waned.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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Prominent investors like Warren Buffett remain wary, emphasizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and the possibility of regulatory crackdowns.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The successful release once again proved the intrinsic value of Black content and the importance of creating meaningful marketing moments that lead to movements.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Captions are essential, especially on mobile devices or in quiet settings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And in all, $12.6 billion in damage is possible across California’s 20 coastal and bayside counties — a figure that doesn’t include damage to ports, harbors, roads, essential facilities or other infrastructure.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Mama Bear and the entire family appreciate the outpouring of love and support from friends, fans, and the public.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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The entire first act could be cut in its entirety without losing a single joke, piece of plot information, or, most damningly, a set piece of real value.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Humans in the Loop For sure, there’s a need to celebrate the human in the loop, and the inherent value of humanity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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There is an inherent asymmetry of vulnerability here; doctors and patients are not equals at the Thanksgiving table.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Nothing of the sort is necessary for Barkov, whose reputation as the best two-way center in the league (at least based on Selke voting) is deserved.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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More than 60% of homeowners in both areas are willing to forgo customization of their new homes if financial compromises are necessary.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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For all its superlative, death-defying success (and excess), the franchise ends in a predictable place: swallowed whole, like everything else.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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He was inspired by seeing whole Cacao pods in fresh fruit markets in South America and set out to develop a network of beverage shops to sell products made from frozen Cacao components.—
Steven Savage,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The approval of the amendment's ballot title and popular name, which are used as shorthand to describe the measure on the ballot, is a required step before the League of Women Voters can begin collecting signatures.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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The petition drive was a required step to keep the cityhood application process going.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Burns and Hudson tackled each other to the ground, and at that point, Daboll had lost complete control of the practice and had to call the team together and end it altogether.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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