as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an innate athletic ability that allowed him to excel at just about any sport he tried his hand at
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Recent Examples of innate
Yet what the 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, did in improving his paddle skills was eye-opening to Gadowsky in reflecting McKenna’s innate competitiveness.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
These qualities needn’t be innate.
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Mike Goldstein,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
But aging is a progressive process, not merely governed by lifestyle, but our innate genetic programming.
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Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for innate
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
These qualities needn’t be innate.
—
Mike Goldstein,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
But aging is a progressive process, not merely governed by lifestyle, but our innate genetic programming.
—
Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for innate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innate
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Separating identity from one's profession allows for continuous learning and thriving in an evolving workplace, ensuring value comes from inherent capabilities, not just a role.
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The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
Adjective
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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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