as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
So there are built-in moments that pause to take in a landscape, even one as urban as Tokyo.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
For example, the lights have built-in fans separate from the exhaust fan, and the control panel has slots for organizing cables.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Browsers like Google Chrome often have built-in password managers, but Chrome, though far and away the most popular internet browser in the world, is also one of the least secure and least private.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Feb. 2025
The bar has Dolby audio built-in for a theater-quality sound.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
For example, the lights have built-in fans separate from the exhaust fan, and the control panel has slots for organizing cables.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Browsers like Google Chrome often have built-in password managers, but Chrome, though far and away the most popular internet browser in the world, is also one of the least secure and least private.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Feb. 2025
The bar has Dolby audio built-in for a theater-quality sound.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for built-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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This setup has worked well for me because of the inherent trust within our relationships.—
Dustin Lemick,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the label’s intrinsic modernity also seems to happily coexist with its deep, winding roots.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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This illustrates the intrinsic, expensive difficulty of intercepting even dummy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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In responding to the anti-DEI proposal, Apple defended its diversity program as an integral part of its corporate culture, crediting the policies in part for making the technology giant the most valuable company in the world.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Influencing Without Authority For a tech leader, influencing without authority is essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While safety is essential, true stability comes from economic opportunity — the chance to build a fulfilling life, regardless of your ZIP code.—
Carolina Chavez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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