as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an innate athletic ability that allowed him to excel at just about any sport he tried his hand at
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Recent Examples of innate
Her path as an artist and writer was not predetermined by traditional measures of success but by her innate talents and passions.
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though NetEase did not respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment, the studio has, in some ways, leaned into these characters’ innate sexiness with its 3D models and some of the game’s cosmetics.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
There are some who seem to have the innate ability to keep their spices alphabetized, their clothes separated by color and season, and power cords neatly wound all in one place.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 26 Mar. 2025
Everything about our society is designed to distract us from our true power, innate beauty, and connection with all (real) life.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2025
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though NetEase did not respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment, the studio has, in some ways, leaned into these characters’ innate sexiness with its 3D models and some of the game’s cosmetics.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
There are some who seem to have the innate ability to keep their spices alphabetized, their clothes separated by color and season, and power cords neatly wound all in one place.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 26 Mar. 2025
Everything about our society is designed to distract us from our true power, innate beauty, and connection with all (real) life.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innate
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The diversity of approaches—from China's emphasis on computational speed to Google's focus on error correction and Microsoft's topological architecture—reflects different strategies for overcoming quantum computing's inherent challenges.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Innate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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