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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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as in essential
impossible to do without
she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig
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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 second-year stretch big out of Boston College became an integral part of the Warriors’ rotation in the second half of the season, averaging 8.1 points per game and shooting 40.8% from 3-point distance, and will likely not play the entire Summer League slate.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
The Cubs firmly believe Shaw will be an integral part of this year’s team.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
As the code of life, DNA is an integral part of an individual huma being’s life and identity, which means that it cannot be surrendered or given away.
—Moti Mizrahi, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Mac Allister has been an integral part of Liverpool’s title success under Arne Slot, featuring in 35 of 36 games as a central midfielder or in a deeper berth, registering five goals and five assists.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
The Cubs firmly believe Shaw will be an integral part of this year’s team.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
As the code of life, DNA is an integral part of an individual huma being’s life and identity, which means that it cannot be surrendered or given away.
—Moti Mizrahi, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Mac Allister has been an integral part of Liverpool’s title success under Arne Slot, featuring in 35 of 36 games as a central midfielder or in a deeper berth, registering five goals and five assists.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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That journey is rooted in aligning their personal growth with organizational goals—and it must be shaped by intrinsic motivation, not fear, force or obligation.—
Dr. Monika Sumra,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Wex Payments company Wex is trading far below its intrinsic value and has the potential to more than double in the next three to five years, according to Impactive Capital co-founder and managing partner Lauren Taylor Wolfe.—
Pia Singh,Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips The attitude required dealing with critics: 'Great empathy for these people' Years of criticism has taught Zee not to absorb the negativity of online trolls.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, emotional intelligence is consistently ranked as one of the most essential skills for navigating the future of work.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Leaning into a freedom or pollinator lawn does not mean digging up one’s entire lawn and reseeding it although that is one option.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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This description captures both the ambition and the inherent tension in this evolution.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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But Next Time? The fast-moving conflict between India and Pakistan last week demonstrated the inherent dangers of the modern nuclear age. 7h agoBy W.J. Hennigan TODAYS FRONT PAGES Edition: INYT - Page Two Harvard Law Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta.—
Ben Hubbard Saumya Khandelwal Matthew DeFeo W.J. Hennigan,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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This might mean caps on unlimited PTO during certain times of year, or that advance approval is necessary.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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Activities include: Farm Tours: Have fun with the whole family and take a hands-on tour of the Hōkūala farm.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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This year is turning into quite a headache not only for 818 Tequila, but for the whole industry.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Additionally, illiquid investments pose valuation challenges for required distributions and limit exit opportunities.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The organization turned the house into a public museum and oversees its design preservation and all required maintenance to ensure the landmark will last for generations to come.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Walt Disney World is gearing up for a fantastic summer, complete with a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, two new shows debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a slew of new activities for guests at select resorts.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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By the time markets closed on Monday, the rebound was complete, with traders actually up from January thanks to the biggest day of gains since tariffs tanked confidence.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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