as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a man notable for his poor hygiene and apparently constitutional aversion to soap
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
went for my evening constitutional in the park
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Recent Examples of constitutional
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Dale Carpenter, a constitutional law professor at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, said the government has broad authority to police the speech of public school teachers — but only in certain circumstances.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
If your mom loves to listen to music during her daily constitutionals, but is running out of her cache of CDs, a Spotify subscription will be a revelation.
—Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2020
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Adjective
The California Department of Education is a separate constitutional office.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Dale Carpenter, a constitutional law professor at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, said the government has broad authority to police the speech of public school teachers — but only in certain circumstances.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
If your mom loves to listen to music during her daily constitutionals, but is running out of her cache of CDs, a Spotify subscription will be a revelation.
—Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
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Foster self-acceptance by regularly affirming your son’s inherent value, and the value of other young men, irrespective of any kind of achievements, characteristics, and physical attributes.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before the Big Bang, the Universe wasn’t dominated by matter or radiation, but by energy inherent to space itself, in a phase known as cosmic inflation.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Freshman year of college will probably make senior year of high school look like a stroll down the discount aisle.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Urban streams, even once restored, suffer a number of ailments intrinsic to their circumstances and surroundings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Monetary debasement, the practice of reducing the intrinsic value of a currency, is a tale as old as time.—
Alex Pron,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guzman drew a leadoff walk, Bryce Teodosio singled and Nolan Schanuel drove them both in with a double to right.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Just after the Angels handed him a 6-3 lead in the top of the fifth, Farris gave up back-to-back hits and a walk to loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An integral part of the mentorship, Dillane said, was how designers could make their careers viable.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon will be integral parts of the rotation along with rookie Cade Horton, but Cease's addition would bolster the rotation.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Collaboration across the value chain is essential.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some of these minerals include those essential to the production of phones and computer chips.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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