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
But growth, like anything organic, is conditional.
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Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Build on that textural layer by styling a coffee table with a stack of books, a sculptural object that introduces another new material, and an organic element such as a vase filled with branches or a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Covalent organic frameworks have been explored as potential electrolyte materials because of their porous and stable structures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
DeviantArt also does its part, promoting subscriptions on the artist’s profile and throughout the site to bolster organic exposure.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Build on that textural layer by styling a coffee table with a stack of books, a sculptural object that introduces another new material, and an organic element such as a vase filled with branches or a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Covalent organic frameworks have been explored as potential electrolyte materials because of their porous and stable structures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
DeviantArt also does its part, promoting subscriptions on the artist’s profile and throughout the site to bolster organic exposure.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
Adjective
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Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Levinson’s very first movie suggests there’s something more integral missing from his creative formula.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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My co-driver is super important.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Entrants had to meet some basic criteria, including either being fully autonomous (making their own decisions using AI and sensors) or remotely controlled (piloted by a human), with the competition putting an emphasis on the former over raw speed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The two share mechanical underpinnings, including their powertrains and most fundamental off-road hardware.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This breakthrough provides a practical toolkit for directly probing quantum electrodynamics and observing the fundamental, extreme interactions between light and the quantum vacuum.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Having a comfortable outdoor space is essential for relaxing and entertaining guests.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Proper disposal of leftover prescription drugs is essential to prevent misuse and keep harmful compounds out of local waterways and landfills, the city of Boise said in a press release.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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