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
Kerry Condon's character later in the film talks about the intrinsic connectivity of everything, us with nature and nature with itself.
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 6 Jan. 2026
That will always trump respectability politics, which often focus on external actions instead of intrinsic values.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
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.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Such specialty situations, however, take intrinsic adjustment and feel from other members of this Broncos secondary.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
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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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Win on third down Extending drives on offense and cutting them short on defense will be integral.—
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Greenland holds strategic importance Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.—
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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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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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