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 an intrinsic link between fatherhood and baseball.
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Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
The unique mineral composition also gives the stones an intrinsic ability to curl along their trajectory.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
So even Socrates, in his defense of the intrinsic goodness of justice, emphasizes the crucial role played by visibility and the corrupting power of hiddenness and anonymity.
—Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
But those events tend to be intrinsic to business rather than externalities such as White House maneuvers or geopolitics.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
The unique mineral composition also gives the stones an intrinsic ability to curl along their trajectory.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
So even Socrates, in his defense of the intrinsic goodness of justice, emphasizes the crucial role played by visibility and the corrupting power of hiddenness and anonymity.
—Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
But those events tend to be intrinsic to business rather than externalities such as White House maneuvers or geopolitics.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intrinsic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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There’s an inherent troublemaking nature to him that can’t be repressed by the big Disney musical.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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On top of this, the inherent illiquidity of real estate can complicate everything from governance to generational transitions.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Americans may underestimate the value of a guide partly because guiding isn’t integral to our culture.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Carlson, who played an integral part of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup win and is a former Norris Trophy runner-up for the NHL’s top defenseman, should bring a veteran presence to a young Ducks team that is on pace to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Several Times a Week Caspara uses this whey formula regularly for its rich profile of essential minerals, inclusive of magnesium, potassium, chloride, and zinc.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Kanyinda’s goals as commissioner are to fix infrastructure, protect essential services with smart fiscal management and inclusive, responsive leadership.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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