as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
it's rare to find such an old chess set that is intact
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Recent Examples of intact
The decision to keep the staff intact resulted in deficits of more than $200,000 in two subsequent years — deficits that raised eyebrows in the cultural sector, which has recently seen both the Mad Cow Theatre in Orlando and the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden shut down.
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, any sedimentary layers that settle to the bed of the brine pool remain exquisitely intact.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
These cubes have remained sturdy and intact after several trips; Afar editors have taken them camping in California and backpacking in Borneo.
—Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
This effort drops the tree but leaves some of the trunk intact.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, any sedimentary layers that settle to the bed of the brine pool remain exquisitely intact.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
These cubes have remained sturdy and intact after several trips; Afar editors have taken them camping in California and backpacking in Borneo.
—Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
This effort drops the tree but leaves some of the trunk intact.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intact
Adjective
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If Lamoriello had his way, no one would have been traded this week, and the Islanders would have brought the entire gang back for another go in 2025-26.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Green Mountain’s entire defensive focus revolved around limiting Roosevelt stars Kyla Hollier and Ryanne Bahnsen-Price, as the Rams double-teamed them all game.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And on the whole, reviews of With Love, Meghan have been fair, if not strictly favorable.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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As a bonus, a relaunch gives them a chance to put marketing budget behind a product customers already know about, instead of launching a whole new one.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Phase two of the ceasefire deal would see the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and a commitment to end the war.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Through concerted effort and balanced investment, organizations can harness AI’s full spectrum of capabilities, safeguarding systems and data far more effectively than reactive strategies allow.—
Michael Roytman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Finney-Smith grabbed a huge rebound on a rare James miss, set a perfect screen for a Doncic layup and made a great defensive rotation and a clutch steal.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Strike a balance between difficulty and the ability to maintain perfect form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Yet many enterprise brands still struggle to implement comprehensive creator marketing programs that deliver measurable results across the entire customer journey.—
Scott Sutton,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible WTA players with the financial support and comprehensive resources to start or expand their families, according to the tennis body.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Intact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intact. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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