Definition of intrinsicallynext
as in inherently
by natural character or ability he's worked hard to be good at baseball, as he's not intrinsically athletic

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Recent Examples of intrinsically This move, coupled with new EU regulations and cocoa price crises, is pushing the industry towards systemic change, proving that doing good and making money are intrinsically linked. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Paradoxically, the rise of AI may ultimately strengthen the case for intrinsically valuable learning. — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026 This act of resistance is considered intrinsically valuable because it is presumed always to result in a reward. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 The persona of the creative director and the brand identity are often intrinsically connected. — Vogue Business, Vogue, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrinsically
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Adverb
  • No fall decorating project is complete without a few inherently autumnal additions.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Leigh went on to explain that the collaborative nature of filmmaking separates it from other art forms, as great films inherently have to result from lots of people working together.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • But none of it made the car feel challenging or fundamentally unfamiliar.
    — Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And yet, many companies today still fundamentally misunderstand how to apply lean to their own operations.
    — Joe Perkins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Intrinsically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsically. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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