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
There’s something intrinsic about following that route from city to sea in a region where life and work and industry were dictated by the river for so long.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
From an intrinsic point of view, most of the Moon’s light is merely reflected light from the Sun.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Now, understanding that this rate in itself has little intrinsic importance is crucial.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
For those who view design as a largely creative endeavor, AI appears to undermine the intrinsic humanity underpinning their work.
—CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
From an intrinsic point of view, most of the Moon’s light is merely reflected light from the Sun.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Now, understanding that this rate in itself has little intrinsic importance is crucial.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
For those who view design as a largely creative endeavor, AI appears to undermine the intrinsic humanity underpinning their work.
—CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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In other words, there’s a preference for growth companies with more inherent risk.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But what about the algorithm's inherent biases?—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views are integral to a vibrant public square and human flourishing and in which religious people and institutions are free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or hostility from the Government.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins also serve as an integral part of AI adoption and expansion that has not yet been fully developed or discussed, even in the midst of wider interest and the advancement of various AI models; agentic AI.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers are paying their offensive line a fortune, and Hubbard is here for the long haul, focusing on those two variables is essential.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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