as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
For the Reposado expression, the tequila is then aged in American white oak barrels, a process that adds structure and refinement without overwhelming the agave's intrinsic character.
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
With more complete data, statisticians could then estimate the intrinsic value of activities through peoples’ stated and revealed preferences and create a framework for measuring consumption based on how people use their time rather than on material spending.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Marble Pickups This simple technique uses a grasping motion to manage heel pain by strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the foot.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Every session opened up intrinsic conversations within Ramirez as to how to walk outside his front door and into the world with a clearer lens.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
With more complete data, statisticians could then estimate the intrinsic value of activities through peoples’ stated and revealed preferences and create a framework for measuring consumption based on how people use their time rather than on material spending.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Marble Pickups This simple technique uses a grasping motion to manage heel pain by strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the foot.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Every session opened up intrinsic conversations within Ramirez as to how to walk outside his front door and into the world with a clearer lens.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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There’s credits, grenades, shield and health kids to scavenge, on top of tons of materials whose inherent value isn’t really made clear at first — or ever, really.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The city’s inherent transitory nature means there’s always a flow of people coming and going, both domestically and internationally, which makes D.C. ripe for this kind of quiet space for a meeting, political or otherwise.—
William Goodman,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, according to Dr. Culbreath, jeans are integral to this style of professional dress.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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As technology continues to define business opportunities, there are basic needs that are integral to every development.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Now, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is emerging as its essential companion.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Chinese officials began asking foreign companies as early as the second week of April to name the U.S. imports that are essential to their operations and can't easily be replaced, said one of the people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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