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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
And the connection with sports—specifically yachting, horseback riding, skiing, and golf—is integral to how the brand positions itself.
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Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Their success and sustainability are integral not just for jobs and the economy, but provide the optimism and confidence that communities need to move forward.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
In the end, the Marlins decided not to part with several integral pieces under team control, notably starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
The Senate committee’s bill kept NASA science funding, integral to the support of Artemis and its mission, roughly at their current levels, while the House draft halved the cuts proposed by the White House.
—Matthew Beddingfield, Scientific American, 2 Aug. 2025
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Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Their success and sustainability are integral not just for jobs and the economy, but provide the optimism and confidence that communities need to move forward.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
In the end, the Marlins decided not to part with several integral pieces under team control, notably starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
The Senate committee’s bill kept NASA science funding, integral to the support of Artemis and its mission, roughly at their current levels, while the House draft halved the cuts proposed by the White House.
—Matthew Beddingfield, Scientific American, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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For a variety of reasons the yellow metal keeps its intrinsic value better than anything else.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That intrinsic joy—along with the fact that both shows feature characters who originated from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood—made bringing them together for a crossover episode a natural choice.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The bulk of the day would be musical, but the recognition of the Haight’s roots in Beat poetry was essential.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Much like tennis bracelets and pendant necklaces, hoop earrings are a timeless essential in every modern jewelry collection — effortlessly versatile and always in style.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The platform that controls your shopping agent controls your entire commerce relationship — discovery, decision, payment, and loyalty.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The entire original cast returns, in addition to newcomers Julia Butters as Anna’s teen daughter, Harper, Sophia Hammons as Lilly, and Manny Jacinto as Anna’s betrothed.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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There’s more at stake here than mitigating inherent technological risks.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Isn’t there some inherent judgment involved in depicting the dropping of the bomb?—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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You’re told that suffering is normal and a necessary part of success.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
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How much rehearsal was necessary for the three children to deliver the complex Don DeLillo text, and for Moon to prepare for her long opening monologue?—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Getting feedback early and rebuilding small chunks is 100 times better than rebuilding a whole product for years.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ready to cook in a few short minutes, add a side for a quick meal the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One Dallas restaurant failed, six required reinspection and three had roaches or rodent droppings in the most recent round of city health inspections, according to the inspection reports.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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No required Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the company was viewable on the state’s Labor and Economic Opportunity website as of the morning of Wednesday, July 23.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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In a separate report, The Information said regulators in China have ordered major tech companies, including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, to suspend Nvidia chip purchases until a national security review is complete.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to The Wall Street Journal, the main house has five bedrooms and is complete with mountain views.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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