as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
There’s a lot of character throughout the space — herringbone floors, intricate moldings, built-in shelves.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
This fat-tire ebike (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is affordable, versatile, and has built-in commuter essentials.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
However, the fundamental question may arise: Why such an elaborate setup, when most event venues already have built-in fire alarm systems?
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Plus, the pants come with handy pockets for your phone, keys, or wallet — because who needs a bag when you’ve got built-in convenience?
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
This fat-tire ebike (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is affordable, versatile, and has built-in commuter essentials.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
However, the fundamental question may arise: Why such an elaborate setup, when most event venues already have built-in fire alarm systems?
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Plus, the pants come with handy pockets for your phone, keys, or wallet — because who needs a bag when you’ve got built-in convenience?
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vacancy rates for specialized AI skills like natural language processing (NLP) are as high as 15%, while demand for inherent skills such as continuous learning, resilience, empathy and ethical judgment have surged by 81%.Sander van ‘t Noordende, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s an inherent appeal to library tourism—seeing the places where nations hold their collective knowledge and history.Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Gold Coins Gold coins combine collectability with the intrinsic value of gold.Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The online reaction felt uncomfortable to some bystanders given that we’re all supposed to care about human dignity — the idea that every single person has intrinsic and inalienable value.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition, as Biden concludes his term, tribal communities and conservation groups are urging for more national monument designations, ensuring that the stories of resilience and struggle remain an integral part of the nation's historical narrative.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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For many owners, their business is not just a source of income but an integral part of their identity.Steven Furtado, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Good data is essential—ML models can only perform as well as the training data they are fed.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Remember, analytics is essential in every role across all industries.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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