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
Its logic points to the idea that all administration functions—not just independent agencies but possibly also the professional civil service—are an inherent part of the executive power and must be brought under the control of the president.
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George Thomas,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2026
And that carries an inherent danger – especially for wildland firefighters.
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Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Despite the mechanical oddities inherent to living machines, investigations into spindle physics have been going on for decades.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Has Sugar’s inherent decency become something of a moral palate cleanser for Oz’s wicked ways?
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inherent
George Thomas,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2026
And that carries an inherent danger – especially for wildland firefighters.
—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Despite the mechanical oddities inherent to living machines, investigations into spindle physics have been going on for decades.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Has Sugar’s inherent decency become something of a moral palate cleanser for Oz’s wicked ways?
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
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Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
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Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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