as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
The successful release once again proved the intrinsic value of Black content and the importance of creating meaningful marketing moments that lead to movements.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Now, an intricate mythology is intrinsic to virtually every major facet of popular culture, from Minecraft to Brat Summer.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Attacks enforce loyalty In authoritarian contexts, loyalty is not an intrinsic quality.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
That journey is rooted in aligning their personal growth with organizational goals—and it must be shaped by intrinsic motivation, not fear, force or obligation.
—Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Now, an intricate mythology is intrinsic to virtually every major facet of popular culture, from Minecraft to Brat Summer.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Attacks enforce loyalty In authoritarian contexts, loyalty is not an intrinsic quality.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
That journey is rooted in aligning their personal growth with organizational goals—and it must be shaped by intrinsic motivation, not fear, force or obligation.
—Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intrinsic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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Humans in the Loop For sure, there’s a need to celebrate the human in the loop, and the inherent value of humanity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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There is an inherent asymmetry of vulnerability here; doctors and patients are not equals at the Thanksgiving table.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Becoming Prepared For Tomorrow AI is no longer a frontier test technology but is becoming an integral part of engineering excellence.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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At the same time, news is still an integral part of most people’s entertainment diet.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Captions are essential, especially on mobile devices or in quiet settings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The lounge space — accounting for about 10% of the building — is intended to build community and friendships which UConn believes is essential to academic success.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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