as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
There is also some inherent unpredictability with the chemistry behind oral GLP-1s, Lilly CEO David Ricks has said, which added emphasis to the safety profile.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
There’s an inherent romanticism to Milos, where in 1920, archaeologists discovered the Venus de Milo.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Other critters might have an inherent sense of geometry, too, says Nieder, but until now, researchers mostly haven't focused on this ability in their tests of animals' mathematical skills.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
These rare, unmediated exchanges between everyday Chinese and Americans appeared to reflect the simple pleasures inherent to internet culture—cute kids, cats, and comedy.
—Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made By History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
There’s an inherent romanticism to Milos, where in 1920, archaeologists discovered the Venus de Milo.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Other critters might have an inherent sense of geometry, too, says Nieder, but until now, researchers mostly haven't focused on this ability in their tests of animals' mathematical skills.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
These rare, unmediated exchanges between everyday Chinese and Americans appeared to reflect the simple pleasures inherent to internet culture—cute kids, cats, and comedy.
—Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made By History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
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In fact, gardening ranked among the top five activities that participants found most meaningful, which speaks to the deep, intrinsic satisfaction such hobbies bring.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The most important factor behind a player’s intrinsic value is their quality.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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This number continues to increase every day, making social media a non-negotiable, integral part of any successful business strategy for companies who want to capture public attention and enter their markets fast.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Smart Home Integration Technology is an integral part of the modern luxury home.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration’s decision to cut USAID funding has deprived the country of essential funding and created more uncertainty for the CHW program and other initiatives.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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