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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 case for the Knicks – Mike Brown was a longtime assistant to Steve Kerr and an integral piece of the Warriors dynasty.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The 21-year-old Argentinian — who has been named in Lionel Scaloni’s World Cup squad — has been integral to Como’s rise under Cesc Fabregas.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Another integral part of this family drama is the theme of migration and dialogue – not just between different religions, but within communities themselves.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The team chose to pair Heesen’s sleek profile with a softer look inside, with privacy an integral factor in the design.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The 21-year-old Argentinian — who has been named in Lionel Scaloni’s World Cup squad — has been integral to Como’s rise under Cesc Fabregas.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Another integral part of this family drama is the theme of migration and dialogue – not just between different religions, but within communities themselves.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The team chose to pair Heesen’s sleek profile with a softer look inside, with privacy an integral factor in the design.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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Asserting your intrinsic needs in friendships and partnerships will reawaken and strengthen your confidence.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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But at the very core of Christian humanism is a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings, who are made in the image of God, and in the pursuit of a society that respects and values the intrinsic and equal worth of the individual, regardless of social status.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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But brewing has been an essential industry in Wisconsin for hundreds of years, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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As for how companies should go about executing all this, Whitman made the case that in-office mandates should be essential, and that imposing them is crucial to building skills in younger workers.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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For his entire adult life, Mbappe has been seen as the player at the vanguard of the post-Messi, post-Ronaldo, post-Neymar era.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Gonzales’ progressive bona fides in Denver and the state Capitol will have to overcome Hickenlooper’s experience, his comparably vast fundraising and the inherent advantage that comes from being a fixture of Colorado’s political scenery.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Decadence is embraced here and beauty is valued, the joy it inspires seen as only one of its inherent contributions.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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County officials have said additional budget cuts will likely be necessary in the coming years.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Some women who filed lawsuits against Ortega reported they had been confused about whether demeaning or uncomfortable actions the doctor engaged in during exams was within the bounds of necessary medical behavior.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The whole world relied on our labor, but none of us felt any sense of accomplishment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The drums were louder, the extra kick drums hit harder, and the whole song felt … Blacker.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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The Appellate Court held the Trial Court did not adequately make all the required findings.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Put simply, Maine would not be Maine without its lobster—and a trip to Maine wouldn’t be complete without eating some.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That single trait adds a complete unpredictability to Waddle’s breaks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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