as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
it's rare to find such an old chess set that is intact
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Recent Examples of intact
Just crack an egg into the chick, and the white pours smoothly out of its beak, leaving the yolk intact and safely inside.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Spencer and Cara arrive later, when Alex’s limbs are still intact, and the baby is still alive.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The Dover sole, a pricey fish that seems to be experiencing a renaissance in New York’s more high-end dining rooms, arrives traditionally dressed in capers and béarnaise, the body de-finned and de-tailed, but otherwise intact.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Spencer and Cara arrive later, when Alex’s limbs are still intact, and the baby is still alive.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The Dover sole, a pricey fish that seems to be experiencing a renaissance in New York’s more high-end dining rooms, arrives traditionally dressed in capers and béarnaise, the body de-finned and de-tailed, but otherwise intact.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intact
Adjective
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The team’s biggest concerns for 390’s recovery since July has been that the growth bed would be too damaged for the keratin to regrow and that the bone that supports the entire structure of the upper beak may have too much missing and grow back together.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now that the Adidas Samba has loosened its grip on the fashion set, a whole new array of trending sneakers have emerged–from the Onitsuka Tiger to the Puma Speedcat.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Body gua shas typically feature more intense angles and ridges—perfect for regular maintenance and post-strain relief alike (that last Pilates class was not messing around).—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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July luggage pairs function with style, and the Carry On Max Expandable is perfect for any over-packer.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Intact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intact. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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