as in integral
being a part of an integrated whole that cannot be removed
The American Revolution is an organic part of the history of the United States.
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Recent Examples of organic
Rock is eroded from the higher-elevation land into the basin, which also fills with the organic remains of plants and animals.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Its vegan formula is enriched with creamy shea butter and refreshing verbena leaf extract (that also happens to be 100 percent organic) for an invigorating shower experience that whisks you away to the lush countryside of Provence.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Like their non-organic sibling, crumbly instead of creamy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Their friendship gradually turned into a romance, and in November 2007, the couple married at an organic produce farm in Arizona.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Its vegan formula is enriched with creamy shea butter and refreshing verbena leaf extract (that also happens to be 100 percent organic) for an invigorating shower experience that whisks you away to the lush countryside of Provence.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Like their non-organic sibling, crumbly instead of creamy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Their friendship gradually turned into a romance, and in November 2007, the couple married at an organic produce farm in Arizona.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
Adjective
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Win on third down Extending drives on offense and cutting them short on defense will be integral.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greenland holds strategic importance Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Training ground facilities are relatively basic compared to those of other Spanish top-flight clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ideally, clinical trials will be paired with basic research to help scientists answer the many questions this discovery has raised.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This would be a fundamental acknowledgment that women’s basketball operates at the same elite level.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the regime in Venezuela—without Maduro but still Chavista—rebuffs American demands, will Trump take further military action aimed at more fundamental change, which could plunge the country into factional violence?—
Comfort Ero,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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