as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
This black plastic study reveals an inherent and much deeper problem with our plastic recycling system.
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
Pyxis Oncology acknowledges the inherent risks in its industry, including competition, regulatory challenges, and the need for additional capital to support ongoing operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Thanks to McLendon-Covey’s inherent gift for never veering into obnoxiousness, Joyce can be both a nightmare of a supervisor and a caring human being.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 10 Nov. 2024
To put it another way: Animation can get away with a lot more because of its inherent otherworldliness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
Pyxis Oncology acknowledges the inherent risks in its industry, including competition, regulatory challenges, and the need for additional capital to support ongoing operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Thanks to McLendon-Covey’s inherent gift for never veering into obnoxiousness, Joyce can be both a nightmare of a supervisor and a caring human being.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 10 Nov. 2024
To put it another way: Animation can get away with a lot more because of its inherent otherworldliness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
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Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines that have long been intrinsic to Rocky Mountain ecosystems.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kudla said activity and community are intrinsic to the brand’s success.Samantha Conti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chytridiomycosis kills because skin is an integral part of a frog’s cardiovascular system.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The vice president is an integral part of conversation in the village and her image appears on billboards and banners throughout the community.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Access to water is essential to sustaining biodiversity so how it is used has a lasting impact.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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That balance will be different for every organization, but is essential for all.Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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