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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
Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.
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Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
So integral had the 6ft 5in striker become, in fact, that no other frontline striker in the Championship can match his 1,926 minutes on the pitch in the league.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Popcorn is an integral part of the movie-watching experience.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Turmeric, which comes from the root of Curcuma longa and is integral in South Asian cooking, packs all kinds of potential benefits, from chronic pain relief to muscle recovery.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
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The company’s proprietary Safe+ solid-state platform, combined with its in-situ sub-micron industrial film deposition (ISFD) technology, is designed to boost energy density while improving intrinsic safety by replacing traditional liquid electrolytes.—
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
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The knife was recovered at the scene, and the entire incident was captured on officers’ body cameras, police said.—
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
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Seen through this lens, every person possesses inherent dignity and value.—
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After giving birth to her second child in April, the 32-year-old was determined to continue breastfeeding her son — a choice that was both personally important and financially necessary for her family.—
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the decision is necessary to keep travelers safe.—
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McKenzie and Sebastian's decision to embrace the unexpected made their wedding even better when an opposite reaction to the rain could have ruined the whole celebration.—
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Much like the 2020-2025 advice, which encouraged making half your grains whole, the new guidelines recommend two to four servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains.—
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The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.—
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Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.—
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Read on for the complete list of winners and nominees.—
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His plans are complete, and permits are moving forward.—
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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