INTRINSICALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

intrinsically

adverb

in-ˈtrin-zi-k(ə-)lē

Definition of intrinsically

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 Billy responds that these personal revelations are intrinsically part of the work, and that their collaboration has already begun. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Heat domes are collections of higher-pressure and intrinsically warmer air stretching through to the upper atmosphere. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Those storylines might seem distinct but they have become intrinsically linked by the emotional and physical repercussions of what happened in Nigeria on December 29. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Paradoxically, the rise of AI may ultimately strengthen the case for intrinsically valuable learning. — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrinsically

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Well, especially because my pictures are not inherently commercial.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
There’s something inherently erotic about making different ideas and interiorities graze each other like that.

— Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of inherently

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Especially if your friends have busy lives or don't often reach out to make plans, putting in the work to stay in touch may seem like a fundamentally selfless gesture.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
As a fundamentally improvisatory form, podcasts also reward quickness.

— Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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