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
Little Fawn also serves organic wines by the glass and a handful of local beers on tap.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Add 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch such as shredded leaves or bark over the root zone, being careful to leave 3 to 4 inches of space between the mulch and the trunk to prevent rot, pest infestation, and disease.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The store also had expired cans of food on sales shelves, and inspectors observed black organic matter on the interior of the ice machine.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Using eco-conscious fabrics like Tencel, Bemberg and organic cotton, Dongre’s sustainable approach has earned her Butterfly Mark certification from The Naraai Project, recognizing her efforts in ethical sourcing, energy efficiency and circular design.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Add 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch such as shredded leaves or bark over the root zone, being careful to leave 3 to 4 inches of space between the mulch and the trunk to prevent rot, pest infestation, and disease.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The store also had expired cans of food on sales shelves, and inspectors observed black organic matter on the interior of the ice machine.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Using eco-conscious fabrics like Tencel, Bemberg and organic cotton, Dongre’s sustainable approach has earned her Butterfly Mark certification from The Naraai Project, recognizing her efforts in ethical sourcing, energy efficiency and circular design.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
Adjective
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The 37-year-old veteran winger joined the Panthers at the trade deadline last season after spending his entire career to that point with the Boston Bruins and became an integral player in Florida repeating as Stanley Cup champions.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Growing for decades on the Russ family’s upstate property, the grand tree has been an integral part of the family’s milestones, but the longtime New Yorkers can’t wait to share its joy with the world.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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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Shein, which boasts 45 million European users, is beholden to an EU law designed to create safer digital spaces that protect the fundamental rights of internet users, the ministers said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the paper, released Tuesday, claims these fundamental tests might not be reliable and calls into question the validity of many benchmark results.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These measures arise as essential staff—particularly air traffic controllers—have been working without paychecks.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vitamin D receptor genes play an essential role in calcium absorption.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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