as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
Technology, which is inherent in the name of the brand, is also key to Alessandri.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Even so, the hybrid’s inherent complexity would have added cost and compromised speed.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
By using a liquid fuel dissolved in molten salt, the system offers several inherent advantages for industrial collocation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Even so, the hybrid’s inherent complexity would have added cost and compromised speed.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
By using a liquid fuel dissolved in molten salt, the system offers several inherent advantages for industrial collocation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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The unique mineral composition also gives the stones an intrinsic ability to curl along their trajectory.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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So even Socrates, in his defense of the intrinsic goodness of justice, emphasizes the crucial role played by visibility and the corrupting power of hiddenness and anonymity.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Still, pairing strength training with cardio, which is integral to cardiovascular health, can deliver the best return on investment for women.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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More significantly, Savonuzzi conceived the entire body—including doors and hood—as an integral, continuously flowing form.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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