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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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
Google worked with DeepMind to improve the Gemini Nano model, which is integral to Google's new Voice Translate feature.
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PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The face mask becomes integral to how the Asian woman is understood in terms of not just her race but also her gender.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 Aug. 2025
His current successor, Winnetka public schools Superintendent Kelly Tess, was an integral part of the team behind the new work.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
All those traits are integral for linebackers in Hetherman’s system.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The face mask becomes integral to how the Asian woman is understood in terms of not just her race but also her gender.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 Aug. 2025
His current successor, Winnetka public schools Superintendent Kelly Tess, was an integral part of the team behind the new work.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
All those traits are integral for linebackers in Hetherman’s system.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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There’s something intrinsic about following that route from city to sea in a region where life and work and industry were dictated by the river for so long.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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From an intrinsic point of view, most of the Moon’s light is merely reflected light from the Sun.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A have teamed up to offer a training program that will equip participants with essential skills needed to land jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone adds the entire show lineup to their Google Calendar, and the screenshot of the CFDA schedule is quickly lost in a sea of other content.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Best places to see the total lunar eclipse The best views of the total lunar eclipse will be from Asian and Western Australia, where skywatchers can see the entire event from start to finish, according to Time and Date.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This technology offers a proactive solution to counter espionage from foreign adversaries and fortify our national security by overcoming the inherent limitations of traditional systems.—
Michael Evanoff,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Committing to a romantic relationship comes with the inherent risk of potential heartbreak if things don’t work out, but doing so can also lead to a lifetime of meaningful companionship.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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The first three have helped shape a new-look defence, which had been identified as a necessary area of improvement since last summer.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now Kate has a whole new political reality to navigate, even as Hal continues to campaign for Kate to become vice president.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Without his braces, Butt-Head sees the world and himself in a whole new light.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Critically, this approach achieves the required resolution without the enormous deployment complexity of a 20-meter circular primary or the operational overhead of a starshade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though coverage for Wegovy (semaglutide) is generally better than for Zepbound this year, 88% of people getting Wegovy through their insurer still face hurdles, including prior authorization and required protocols in which cheaper treatments must be tried first prior to gaining access.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Slickers County Ice Cream No trip to Prince Edward County is complete without a stop at this beloved small-batch ice cream shop.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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