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
It’s made of organic cotton grown and harvested without harmful pesticides that can irritate those of us with sensitive skin.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Even organic berries can carry natural pesticides or environmental contaminants.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Mulching grass clipping and leaves through your mower will return organic matter to your lawn.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Be sure to handle these plants with extra care when repotting, as their stems break easily, and replace as much of the old, spent soil with fresh, high-quality potting mix that contains fertilizer and/or organic matter such as worm castings or compost.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Even organic berries can carry natural pesticides or environmental contaminants.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Mulching grass clipping and leaves through your mower will return organic matter to your lawn.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Be sure to handle these plants with extra care when repotting, as their stems break easily, and replace as much of the old, spent soil with fresh, high-quality potting mix that contains fertilizer and/or organic matter such as worm castings or compost.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
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Still, pairing strength training with cardio, which is integral to cardiovascular health, can deliver the best return on investment for women.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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More significantly, Savonuzzi conceived the entire body—including doors and hood—as an integral, continuously flowing form.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy has been an enduring style icon since the ’90s, her fashion legacy was most important to protect.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Second, our basic law includes some rights--like the right to bear arms--phrased more strongly than the federal constitution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Vast's 2027 mission will follow that same basic pattern, according to NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite these positive signals, the housing market still faces significant challenges, some analysts said, pointing to a fundamental shortage of housing supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Their petition asks the court to review the EPA's recent rollback of fundamental steps taken by United States leaders to curb fossil fuel pollution for most of the last two decades.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are five treatment rooms in total, and a traditional hammam is essential for the full Moroccan experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cuba's communist government has implemented rationing measures to protect essential services in a country that was already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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