1
as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a car dealer respected for his integral honesty and straightforwardness with customers
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as in essential
impossible to do without
she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a prep school that adheres to the belief that athletics are essential to an integral life
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Recent Examples of integral
And coaching your child to name their emotions can strengthen those social-emotional and self-regulation skills that are integral to building positive relationships with classmates and teachers.
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Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Sneakers remained integral to the men’s line, but outdoor styles and boots also stood out in the range.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Huerter was dealt to the Detroit Pistons in the Ivey trade, while Jones still can be an integral part of the future.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Movies always have been an integral part of his life.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Sneakers remained integral to the men’s line, but outdoor styles and boots also stood out in the range.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Huerter was dealt to the Detroit Pistons in the Ivey trade, while Jones still can be an integral part of the future.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Movies always have been an integral part of his life.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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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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
Adjective
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Researchers revealed that the project covers the entire development chain – from innovative semiconductors and high-performance power modules to integration into key components such as on-board chargers and traction inverters.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Force-feeding waterways the excess nutrients in fertilizer can upend entire ecosystems and spur algae blooms.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Taos is peppy enough to move along on the open road, considering the inherent limitations of the segment.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Since 1987, governments around the world have separated the provision and regulation of air traffic control to eliminate the inherent conflict of interest in self-regulation.—
Marc Scribner,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During a government shutdown, all federal functions necessary for public safety, national security and protecting government property may continue, though employees work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, some major employers either believe AI tools will make junior staff more productive, as is the case with IBM, or that challenging early-career workers was necessary to maintain a talent pipeline, as PwC argues.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The carbohydrates from this breakfast are coming from the whole-grain toast but also the spinach and fruit.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sidney Crosby has been under pressure his whole life.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The floor initially existed as a score consisting of the project drawings and the required materials; the final shape was left to the team, with the sole instruction not to clean or organize them neatly.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Minter’s first Baltimore Ravens coaching staff is not complete.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and electrified, EMB systems are emerging as a cornerstone of next-generation braking, widely viewed by engineers as one of the most advanced and complete solutions for how cars should stop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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