as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
Those at Berkshire believed the company’s price had fallen below its long-term intrinsic value, creating a rare opportunity.
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
These children are more likely to develop a strong intrinsic locus of control, which leaves them less vulnerable to anxiety and depression later in life.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Advertisement No—provided that the money is not the point, provided that what matters to one’s work as a philosopher is intrinsic, not instrumental.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
As of this Monday production has resumed, but the reverberations of the event reflects beer’s intrinsic tie to national identity (like Guinness to the Irish).
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
These children are more likely to develop a strong intrinsic locus of control, which leaves them less vulnerable to anxiety and depression later in life.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Advertisement No—provided that the money is not the point, provided that what matters to one’s work as a philosopher is intrinsic, not instrumental.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
As of this Monday production has resumed, but the reverberations of the event reflects beer’s intrinsic tie to national identity (like Guinness to the Irish).
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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The sophisticated sound work was not yet part of broadcast radio’s lingua franca, but my generation of producers were at least exposed to some of the possibilities inherent in the form.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rhodes spoke about the inherent difficulty of finding a true work-life balance.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The 37-year-old veteran winger joined the Panthers at the trade deadline last season after spending his entire career to that point with the Boston Bruins and became an integral player in Florida repeating as Stanley Cup champions.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Growing for decades on the Russ family’s upstate property, the grand tree has been an integral part of the family’s milestones, but the longtime New Yorkers can’t wait to share its joy with the world.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This black turtleneck top is a layering essential that works equally well with maxi skirts and wide-leg jeans.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But fostering creativity, curiosity, and empathy are also essential for organizations to remain competitive and resilient.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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