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
Recognizing a placebo’s intrinsic value as something that can improve pain, however, scientists are now investigating the placebo effect on the endogenous opioid system.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Close said the names are all trading cheap relative to their intrinsic value.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The need for a fail-safe can be intrinsic to the AI, or caused by an external failure—either way, the consequences of that failure can be grave.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Putin wants the entirety of the Donbas, as the Donetsk and Luhansk regions together are known, for two reasons—neither of which relates to the intrinsic qualities or benefits of the land, per se.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Close said the names are all trading cheap relative to their intrinsic value.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The need for a fail-safe can be intrinsic to the AI, or caused by an external failure—either way, the consequences of that failure can be grave.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Putin wants the entirety of the Donbas, as the Donetsk and Luhansk regions together are known, for two reasons—neither of which relates to the intrinsic qualities or benefits of the land, per se.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
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This technology offers a proactive solution to counter espionage from foreign adversaries and fortify our national security by overcoming the inherent limitations of traditional systems.—
Michael Evanoff,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Committing to a romantic relationship comes with the inherent risk of potential heartbreak if things don’t work out, but doing so can also lead to a lifetime of meaningful companionship.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its vast payload capacity also makes the rocket integral to Musk’s broader aspirations for Mars colonization.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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But Hazell says the scene was integral to the book’s central story, which is fundamentally about class and social mobility, rather than feminism.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A have teamed up to offer a training program that will equip participants with essential skills needed to land jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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