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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2
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
Items from the Folger collection explore how the British playwright became so integral to American culture.
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Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Several officials who have been integral to running fair and transparent elections in past cycles told us they are already burned out—just as the deniers are getting started.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
On noted that the socks function as an integral component of the design rather than an accessory.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Costume was an integral throughline in the show, which was loosely fashioned as a film set.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
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Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Several officials who have been integral to running fair and transparent elections in past cycles told us they are already burned out—just as the deniers are getting started.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
On noted that the socks function as an integral component of the design rather than an accessory.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Costume was an integral throughline in the show, which was loosely fashioned as a film set.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Desire and love are such intrinsic aspects of being human, but also how does that turn horrific?—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Jumping from one idea to another, from one flavor of the month to the next, there seems to be no clarity, consistency or essential golden thread to Harry and Meghan’s work, although Meghan, known as the 24-carat master rebrander, is continuously rebranding herself.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Border plants play an essential role in unifying gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Nonetheless, neither Cubans on the island or outside of the country may be inclined to accept a change in leadership that stops short of ousting the entire regime.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Those who have ridden it before know Smugglers Run has always been responsive, perhaps too much so as inexperienced gamers could spend the entire attraction crashing the ship.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Preborn children are human beings with inherent rights, dignity and worth that no contract should supersede.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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All three of those reasons for CEO terminations describe leaders who couldn't commit, make tough calls, or grapple with the ambiguity inherent in most executive decisions.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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That can make your coverage — and your loan as a whole — more expensive in the long run.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Graphics software was not easy to use, unintuitive and required training.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The second emergency board, which released a report on March 16, extended by 60 days the required cooling-off period.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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