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
Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Garner waived his constitutional rights when he was brought in for an interview by a detective.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
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
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Adjective
The attorney general’s job is complicated by the fact that the president has the constitutional power to fire them for political reasons.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Garner waived his constitutional rights when he was brought in for an interview by a detective.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
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Greenberg pointed to an inherent conflict of interest when universities investigate their own employees.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Texas may have plenty of other inherent economic advantages, including a central location and long international border, but its high concentration of major metropolitan areas is also a major factor behind the state’s long-term success, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argues.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi Even if not a huge art buff, take the five minutes to wander to the Contarelli chapel inside this small catholic church which is just a short stroll from the Pantheon.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a mellow stroll, head for the Johnny Cash Trail.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If humans have zero intrinsic value, and corporations derive value only from human spending, then the sum total of economic value is also zero.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Third, Cramer said investors need to consider whether there are intrinsic reasons for Nvidia’s performance.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Titans tagged a pair of Colts relievers for five runs on four hits and a pair of walks en route to a 6-2 win in the Lions Tournament’s Open Division play.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Martin allowed three runs on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks in five innings to earn the win in his first start of the season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Lick, Kluender, Yager and Ninneman families have also been an integral part of the tradition, members of the Francis and Pietruszewski families said, as familiar faces from years gone by, old friends from the neighborhood, college or work all stop in.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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His willingness to do the dirty work became an integral part of Cathedral’s state championship team during Davis’ junior season in 2021-22.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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City leaders, however, maintain that the changes threaten jobs and essential services in communities that have depended on card rooms for decades.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Resistance is likely to be strongest among European governments, still shocked by Beijing’s threats last year to cut off supplies of rare earths — essential for clean tech — and worried about further hollowing out their own green industries.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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