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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
Lawsuit from the 'spray guy' Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Of course, the fact that his brother is one of the integral pieces of that operation helps with understanding their process.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Czech goalkeeper was one of the integral players in Tottenham’s Premier League survival push last season, starting all seven games under Roberto De Zerbi and helping to keep Spurs in the top flight.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The owners of Britain’s curry restaurants, an integral part of communities from Aberdeen in Scotland to Aberystwyth in Wales, have been especially hard hit by the loss of Eastern European workers who went home rather than deal with burdensome new visa requirements.
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Danica Kirka,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Of course, the fact that his brother is one of the integral pieces of that operation helps with understanding their process.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Czech goalkeeper was one of the integral players in Tottenham’s Premier League survival push last season, starting all seven games under Roberto De Zerbi and helping to keep Spurs in the top flight.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The owners of Britain’s curry restaurants, an integral part of communities from Aberdeen in Scotland to Aberystwyth in Wales, have been especially hard hit by the loss of Eastern European workers who went home rather than deal with burdensome new visa requirements.
—
Danica Kirka,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
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Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Early modeling from the US Geological Survey estimates there will most likely be economic losses between $10 billion and $100 billion – the upper figure roughly the size of the entire Venezuelan economy.
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RodrÃguez said that although the tremors were felt across the entire country, the areas hardest hit so far include Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón.
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But true soccer fans know the value inherent in a jersey, especially original ones.
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The best matching linen sets possess an inherent unfussy ease that allow you look composed yet unhurried.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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This week, investors are looking at the huge sums being spent and questioning whether AI can produce the profits and productivity necessary to make all the investment worth it.
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Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.
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There's a whole parallel constellation of friendships and relationships going on.
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Letters from lawmakers have gone unanswered and required reports unfiled.
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All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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