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
Wearing a costume or masking oneself is an integral part of the Mardi Gras experience in both New Orleans and Cajun country.
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Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Whether a business, a museum or a park, parking must be looked at as an integral feature of the facility.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
His argument faced intense opposition from a nation reluctant to acknowledge fascism as an integral part of its own history.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Both Jennings and Piñeiro were integral to last season’s push into the NFC playoffs’ divisional round, where the exhausted and undermanned 49ers bowed out to the eventual champion Seattle Seahawks.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Whether a business, a museum or a park, parking must be looked at as an integral feature of the facility.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
His argument faced intense opposition from a nation reluctant to acknowledge fascism as an integral part of its own history.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Both Jennings and Piñeiro were integral to last season’s push into the NFC playoffs’ divisional round, where the exhausted and undermanned 49ers bowed out to the eventual champion Seattle Seahawks.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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Keep your day playful by adjusting your schedule while staying loyal to your intrinsic voice.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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The domestic dimension is intrinsic to the brand’s ethos.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Student input essential As student trustee, Lopez serves as the official student representative on the district’s Board of Trustees and acts as a bridge between students and district governance.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Materials like lithium and cobalt are essential for electric vehicle batteries, advanced electronics, military systems, and renewable energy technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even though the word has gotten out about this incredible region in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, Todos Santos remains one of the most magical travel destinations in the entire country.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The entire structures are sustainable, with the re-using of old timbers as well as materials such as clay and straw walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection under federal law, but there are no provisions guaranteeing the elite levels of private travel that were necessary features of their time in office.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Peeling is not necessary, but scrub and rinse the carrots well before using.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The whole mountain rumbles when an avalanche rolls off it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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So if a whole section of inventory is suddenly discounted?—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With the addition of new holidays, public schools have less flexibility in the academic calendar to close school on days that count toward the required total.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 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,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wellness travelers, style mavens and creative types, will love the hotel’s spa-like vibe (not to mention its actual, 25,000-square-foot spa, complete with a spacious gym and indoor heated pool), contemporary design, and attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rivera’s cousin, Shyann Camacho, 26, told the Daily News that the killing came as a complete shock.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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